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[ Video ] 2: Pool of (Gilbert's!) Tears

[ This bright Sunday morning finds Gilbert Nightray sitting behind the wheel of a black jaguar convertible. ]

I'm realizing that I've been a rut, lately. All I do is look after my young master, fret about things uselessly, and work.

[ It isn't his car. ]

So I thought I'd go for a drive, reacquaint myself with the city. Would anyone care to join me? You could point out some things that I've been taking for granted.

[ In fact, he's never driven a car before. ]

I'd be happy to exchange a lift in exchange for a bit of tour guiding, what do you say?

[ Xerxes Break is "borrowing" Ciel Phantomhive's car and Gilbert's body. The feed ends with the sound of a powerful engine growwwwwwwwling to life! ]

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[ He smiles a little at her apology; and then closes the car door after her. He takes his seat again on the driver's side. ]

Where shall we go, my lady?

I'll take you anywhere you desire.

[Calm breaths, Hattie, take it easy. There is such an obvious answer to that question, but she needs to put on her game face and stick with the plan. But she was feeling short of breath.]

M- My goodness, such a gentleman.. Ah.. Well.. Let's see, where to go.. Perhaps we should start by asking what kind of things you like to do for fun?

[ L o o o o o o n g pause: ]

...fun, milady?

[What's with that pause?]

Well.. Yes. You know, things that make you smile or feel relaxed. For example, I like to go shopping. I love it, actually. And I like to collect folding fans.

I've heard you have a number of cars; do you collect them?

Smile...?

[ Break appears to consider this statement, in an appropriately dark, brooding, and tormented manner... ]

[ But when Hattie mentions "folding fans," he twitches, involuntarily. The car actually swerves! ]

F-fans, milady?

[W- What in heavens?? Are fans taboo? What's going on? She gives a yelp at the swerve, but quickly calms. She has a feeling maybe she shouldn't be talking while he's driving... ]

Um.. N- Never mind about that. You.. Know what a smile is, don't you?

[She points over to an open lot, near a park.]

Could you pull over there for a moment?

[ Break forces himself to stay focused. This woman's purpose is to torment Gilbert, paper fans or no! ]

Er...

[ He pulls into the lot she is pointing to. ]

Forgive me, milady. I have not smiled... for a very long time.

A- ahh..

[AWWWWW!]

That's so sad.. That's no way to live, Lord Nightray. But it's something that could be easily remeied, you know..

I think that you'd be so much happier with a woman in your life~. A very special woman.

Ah.

You might be right, Lady Hattie. But I have long since resigned myself to a... solitary existence.

[ FOREVER ALONE ]

[Just. As. Planned.

Wha? That's no way for a man like yourself to live! Why would you subject yourself to something like that?

Actually.. No, don't answer that. I think deep inside you know that I'm right- You took the first step of driving out here. And I'll help you complete what you've sent yourself out to do~.

[You were really girl hunting, Gilbert. You just don't know it!]

I did, didn't I?

[ Now he looks up, meeting her gaze. ]

You were going to show me the city. Open my eyes. I feel like I've been sleepwalking for ages.

Mm-hmn~. Though I think the 'showing you the city' part can be put on hold for a moment.

[Hattie leans in just a little.]

I'm uncertain if Sir Break had brought this to your attention yet, but.. I wish propose to you.

[ BINGO!

...Break manages to contain his glee and look appropriately shocked! ]

P-propose? To me?

[Insert coy smile here]

Well yes, why not? You come out all this way, after all. And it's clear you need special lady that can open your eyes, and is willing to be with you~.

And I just so happen to be that special lady, don't you think?

I... do you really? Good heavens, I never--

[ He manages to affect a blush! ]

There is... protocol...

Perhaps Break explained to you?

A c-courting period?

[Eeeee SO CUTE! You have her complete and undivided attention! .. Still.]

Ah, well, he did mention of it, but.. I have a feeling it may be a bit different from my background's. How does it work?

Well...

[ Still stammering and blushing ]

The... the lady and her attendants make, ah, courting calls. At the gentleman's residence, typically. It's all very formal, chaperoned, and...

[ SUDDEN LOOK OF HORROR ]

Oh! Oh dear!

[Hattie's eyes widen. Oh my, that's quite a bit of preperation! However when he suddenly yells out, she jumps in her seat and quickly looks around.]

WHAT! WHAT?? Is there something on me??

[ It's important she see the flustered side of Gilbert, if she's going to be fooled for any length of time... ]

Ah... ah...!

W-we shouldn't be alone like this! I wasn't thinking! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

[Grrrrrrrk!! Hattie gives a nervous laugh, raising her hands in surrender. Just what is she getting herself into, here??

W- What? I.. No! No, it's all right! B- Besides, there are people at the park right over there, see? Look! Over there! Get a hold of yourself, Lord Nightray, please!

[She points frantically toward the west. There aren't a ton of people, no, but there are some joggers.]

Yes... you're right.

[ It takes a minute, but "Gilbert" manages to calm down. ]

I apologize.

I intend no harm to you - or your reputation.

[ Aaaaaand back to tormented smouldering. ]

Please allow me to drive you home.

[Oh dear that poor young man. He had it bad. But no one said that it was going to be easy! In theory, this shouldn't be so hard; she was good at stroking egos. How hard could it be to create one?]

Oh please.. There's no reason to apologize, I understand. But yes, isn't far, I live in sector 5.

[She's hesitant at first, but she reaches to comfortably pat Gilbert's hand.]

It's all right, Gilbert, I'm nowhere near offended.. Promise.

[ Another bluuuuuush!

--which, to Break's own surprise, isn't completely insincere. He sort of likes you, Hattie. Even though you're clearly trying to ensnare Gilbert. ]

S-sector Five. Got it.

[ Break admires strong, aggressive women. Particularly ones who wield paper fans! ]

[Hattie probably isn't nearly as strong as Xerxes thinks, but she's aggressive all right~. Once he settles, she takes her hand back and nods. During the drive back she's hardly quiet, though, and talks mostly about herself- how she lives with a 'useless' stepsister, how she hopes to start a career in fashion design, how she loves seafood, and points out some of her favorite restaurants. Assuming they don't go flying off a cliff, she points out the house she lives in once they arrive.]

Ah and, that's the house just over there.

By the way, shall myself or my maid consult Mister Break for our.. Courting arrangements~?

[ Video ] 2: Pool of (Gilbert's!) Tears

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