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{ Vincent is taking a brisk walk - exercise is good for the mind and body, you know - looking less like the dapper British gent than usual. Modernity is creeping up on him and he is just the sort to embrace it, bit by bit. }

It really is a shame servants can't be employed here - or am I wrong? Is it more a question of price? I can understand wanting to be well-compensated. I always thought I was an easy Master -

{ Ha ha ha. No. }

There is nothing wrong with living an exciting life. { What are you even trying to say, Vincent. } I don't think I've ever lived so peacefully or so...independently. I'm afraid it's going to my head.

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[ARE YOU HIM, VINCENT!?]

I have thought about that too. Not... paying anyone. But I do miss having slaves at times.

And this place, it is funny, it is, maybe, more dangerous because of the beasts outside of the perimeter fence, but I have never known a life as peaceful as the one I have here.

What sort of life did you have before here?

{ HE WOULD BE FINE BEING YOU, HANDSOME MAN! }

I can't blame you. There are definitely positive aspects to owning slaves. However I prefer servants because they are less likely to revolt.

{ You are the worst. }

Likewise! I really don't know what to do with myself. Going on a hunt might be nice or organizing some sort of social gathering.

{ Because those are the same thing. }

I was a noble in Victorian England.

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Ah. We take slaves from those we defeat in battle. If they were to revolt, they would simply be killed.

[Absolutely terrible.]

Have you hunted yet? The animals beyond the fence are dangerous. [He says it like it's a good thing.] They are like no animals I have ever seen before, but most fight like the most fearsome bears.

[And then his face lights up even more.]

I have been to England! You are a king?

That seems...messy. { Yes, it being messy is the problem. Not the murdering. } I don't like to waste talent and you catch more flies with honey.

{ He tilts his head, grinning. } It has been awhile since I hunted bear. Do your kills make fine trophies? { There's no point to it if you don't come back looking good. }

Ah no, no. I'm an Earl, but I serve Her Majesty directly.

Messy? You mean killing them? [He raises an eyebrow.] You would not kill a slave who tried to kill you? [And then he shrugs.] It is no waste. Some people are not suited to slavery... and there are always more.

I would say so. You should stop by the barracks, there are a few mounts there. My son and I have a few as well. Of course, it depends on the beast, but many have decent pelts for rugs or blankets.

[He smiled again.]

I am also an Earl. [And then he realizes he should really introduce himself properly.]

Ragnar Lothbrok, Earl of Kattegat, in Norway. It is an Earldom under the rule of King Horik of Denmark.

Spilling blood and disposing of a body isn't a neat and tidy activity! { Though necessary at times in his line of work. } Of course I would.

{ But he wouldn't have a slave to begin with. }

You are a conqueror while I live in a civilized { sort of } society. Slaves are not a dime a dozen anymore.

{ Nor should they be, but Vincent doesn't elaborate. }

Your son is here too? How wonderful. { You're giving him family feels! } My son is present as well.

{ They should make a club for only Earls. } This is a treat! It's a pleasure to meet you, Earl Lothbrok. I am Vincent Phantomhive - otherwise known as Earl Phantomhive. I sadly cannot say I am familiar with your King.

It really is not so bad. Just... take them outside. [For reals though. It's a simple solution.

Ragnar raised an eyebrow at the implication that his home was 'civilized society', looking nonplussed. But he's easily distracted by the prospect of discussing his family.]

Yes, although... when I am from, he is not yet born. In fact, I have yet to meet his mother. But there is no denying that he is my son. His name is Ivar. My daughter, Gyda, is also here.

I have met two kings in England. King Aelle. His kingdom is Northumbria. And King Ecbert who rules over Wessex. I was not aware they also had Earls in England.

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[Father.

Father no.]

I think we can manage fine without servants, father. [Is his son really saying that?

Yes. Yes, he is. He's still young enough though that learning to live without servants and a mansion is easy. He's also lived through situations in which he had neither.]

Besides, our home isn't large enough to accommodate servants.

{ Play along with him~! }

Manage, yes, but what about excelling? { Be a spoiled brat; it's fun! Vincent can live on the streets if he has to - he is terribly charming - but why? This life is better, surely. }

We can add onto it or the help can reside elsewhere.

[He doesn't want to, though.]

The house is exactly what Undertaker and I wanted when we were looking to leave communal housing. [No altering it, GOSH]

We'd excel by tending house ourselves.

{ Excuse him for wanting to make it fancy! }

There is nothing wrong with it, but you are a Phantomhive. We always want more.

{ ARE YOU HIS SON. }

Interesting.

[It's cozy though, 'Ciel' likes that. It's a place he wanted, as himself, rather than who he seems.]

I'm content.

[YOU TELL HIM, YOU WERE THERE.]

Interesting how?

{ Yet you still call yourself Ciel. Child. }

Completely? You want for nothing more?

{ What's that like? }

You must take after your mother. I thought one of you might.