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[It takes him a while to figure out the NV. (In fact, it takes him a while to realize he has it, busy as he is searching for somewhere to wash the dirt off his face, pacing back and forth a lot, and laying down to will his wounds to stay closed.) He has, in truth, not a clue how it works, except that it seems to respond to his touch. He has poked tentatively through network broadcasts and determined the meaning of "video," the only command the thing offers he doesn't recognize--although he hesitates about touching that command, himself. He is dissheveled and in his pajamas and looks quite rattled, in his opinion, which surely is too embarrassing to show complete strangers.

... But maybe they would have some sympathy for him if they could see his face. He turns on the video...

...giving everyone a lovely view of his nightshirt's collar and the lower half of his face. There is a plaster on his cheek, and some wrapped bandages visible crossing his collarbone.]

Well, is this thing working? [He taps the screen sharply, then holds the NV a bit farther away, which puts the rest of his face (and more bandages!) in view-] How am I supposed to tell--oh, is that me in the corner?

[Serious time, Reim. He squares his jaw and regards the NV with his best business face.] My name is Reim Lunettes. I would like to request several things, if I may: information, something to write with, and-- c, clothes.

[He mumbles the last part. This is humiliating...]

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[He nods, and his eyes dart around in the typical manner of someone who has no idea how to find the 'stop' button, but he gets it eventually, and just before he finally presses it he adds (an afterthought, his voice climbing out of its calm tone and becoming decidedly freaked out by the end):]

If--If there is anyone here who knows me, please come and find me!!

[oh wow this is so embarrassing he has to go FEED CUT]

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[They're even having tea, when will it turn into disaster??

Reim is completely unsurprised that Gil has a soft spot for little lords.]

He is very capable, when he puts his mind to it. Although he might not agree.

[what a dork]

He is, although he likes to think otherwise.

_{[A forkful of cake makes it past Ciel's lips then as he takes a moment to swallow.]}

I still don't think he has come to realize how indebted to him I feel. It's why I feel compelled to grant him what he requests of me, if anything.

_{[Which is why Break is still here...]}

[Reim does recall hearing that shouted at Break before. Haa...]

Have you told him that?

[Because a) people should Be Honest with each other, and b) imagine the look on his face.]

I've told him a variation of it, yes.

[A thoughtful tea sip.]

He did believe you, I hope.

He did.

[Oh good he's not totally a moron like some people. Ten points.]

Mm. That's a good relationship to have.

Speaking of relationships...you seem to be familiar with Xerxes Break?

Xerxes is my closest friend.

[So yeah. Tea sip.] I take it you haven't been getting along.

Not in the slightest.

[Sigh!]

I can't say I'm surprised.

If I was able to, I would put a restraining order on him.

_{[They've such lovely things in the future, you know.]}

[Once again Reim is faced with being in a very small minority of "people who don't hate Break." Awkward.]

Ignoring him is somewhat effective...

He has become increasingly hard to overlook, especially when the damage is like what he caused hours ago.

He always steals my desserts, too.

[Errrk that thing he was partially responsible for. Mumbled into his tea:] He told me the gate opened on its own...

I'm afraid the dessert problem is something you just have to endure.

As you now know, it doesn't.

_{[Endure...He hates enduring. Hasn't he endured enough?]}

Do you think you can keep an eye on him. Or at the very least, talk some sense into him? I'm not sure how much more of his antics I can withstand. He has no respect for me and treats me like a child.

[There is no actual end to the endurance period, when it comes to Xerxes Break. Reim has been at this for over a decade. You can do it, Ciel!]

To the best of my ability, certainly.

_{[There's a small little nod as Ciel takes a sip of his tea.]}

Thank you.

Of course. If there is anything else I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

That's very kind of you to offer, but you are a guest here. I wouldn't dare, especially when I've only just met you.

_{[Unless...he's like Gilbert and without any sort of semblance of a duty to complete feels completely and utterly useless.]}

[Not quite, but incredible work addiction might be close. Just let him... sort something...!!!]

Think of it as an apology for destroying your gate.

_{[Well in that case...]}

What were your duties before you arrived here?

I've been a servant since I was young.

[General... miscellaneous type. Probably implied from the young part.]

I'm also well versed in office work.

I see.

_[Siiip.]

Perhaps I've some use for you after all, Mister Lunettes.

[Oh good, he doesn't have to go stir crazy.]

As I said, anything you need.

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