[ Politely, he does take a look at the book’s cover as she offers it, and it’s indeed the surprising subject that he’d guessed. Not that it remains mysterious for long, since she elaborates on her interest quickly enough, though his expression does fall a bit at the mention of burning the books in the interim. It’s understandable, of course, but still… He has a very genuine love for literature, so it’ll always be a shame when it gets destroyed.
Though as they get to introductions, he straightens politely. There’s an immediate sense of routine in his movement, but it’s all very elegant as he places a gloved hand over his heart and dips into a bow. ]
Of course. I am Sebastian Michaelis, head butler of the Earl of Phantomhive. [ Though as he straightens again, it’s with a little bit of a wry smile as he adds: ] …On leave at the moment, seemingly.
[ Like, he definitely wouldn’t have come here by choice… He still has work to do with Ciel, and part of giving his full title is to address that. With the recent scandal, it’s useful to know if that’s known here, but he rather doubts it. So, he nods to her book. ]
I admit, I do not know much of entomology myself, but it is a kind heart that would take care of such little creatures. Especially when they are not popular, besides…
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Though as they get to introductions, he straightens politely. There’s an immediate sense of routine in his movement, but it’s all very elegant as he places a gloved hand over his heart and dips into a bow. ]
Of course. I am Sebastian Michaelis, head butler of the Earl of Phantomhive. [ Though as he straightens again, it’s with a little bit of a wry smile as he adds: ] …On leave at the moment, seemingly.
[ Like, he definitely wouldn’t have come here by choice… He still has work to do with Ciel, and part of giving his full title is to address that. With the recent scandal, it’s useful to know if that’s known here, but he rather doubts it. So, he nods to her book. ]
I admit, I do not know much of entomology myself, but it is a kind heart that would take care of such little creatures. Especially when they are not popular, besides…