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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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It will be. My treat. { He needs to know this little son of his better. } Everyone is different - I wouldn't expect you to be the same - and there is no shame in it. But I do...feel concern...for you, standing on your own. It was never supposed to be like that.

[He'll find the younger twin hasn't changed much. Except hating himself even more.]

I've managed. Gramp has been a part of my household the entire time and I started Funtom entirely on my own.

{ That needs to be addressed too. }

And Victoria has been...ah...playing nice?

[Good luck.]

As nice as she's capable of. She had me framed for murder.

Sounds like a normal day for her! { He tries to sound bright and easy, but that's even beyond him. } You have to focus on yourself. She gives orders, you follow them as best as you can, but never lose sight of your safety. If it feels like a trap, run.

[He blinks and stares for a moment, then shakes his head.]

My safety doesn't matter. I've been trying to draw the eye of the people who attacked the manor that day. I want them to try again. [Wanted them too, anyway.]

Your safety doesn't matter? { His expression falls. } It matters to me. I am proud of you for drawing their attention. I wish I could be there to meet them with you.

It never did. [Years of self loathing actually leaves him a little unprepared for that. He just shakes his head though.]

Only one of us really mattered. And it wasn't the sickly child, too weak for the Watchdog's duties.

Then that was my failing. { Did he spend too much time with Ciel? There was so much to cover and it wasn't like the Queen kept him idle. }

That isn't how I ever saw you.

[Maybe a bit but the younger twin learned to deal with it. Mostly.]

Everyone else did though.

Society isn't kind. Rules are established and it's all rather...stupid. { His lips curve, dangerous. } I feared if I prepared you both for the role and broke the standards, you would fight.

When did the two of us ever fight? Even knowing I was just... his spare, I never took anything out on him. It hardly mattered in the end though.

He was more like me. He might have turned on you. { Loyalty was decided very oddly for them and if there was an upset, nothing was a given. } As long as you weren't competition, he was enthusiastic to protect you.

He hated to be alone or to risk losing me. He wouldn't have. [He can say that, at least, with absolute certainty.]

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When a dog smells blood, what do they do? { Weaknesses like brotherly love are dangerous. } If you had threatened his position, it might have been different. I didn't want to risk putting you - my sons - in such a position.

Depends on the dog. [Sharks might have been the better analogy.]

I think you might have underestimated how close we were or his devotion to me. He would never have hurt me.

We are guard-dogs. { They're not lapdogs or friendly companions. }

The possibility occurred to me, that is all. { Ambition is a monster that hungers and hungers. } I'm sorry he was taken from you.

I'm aware.

[He gives just a little shrug of his shoulders, trying to see unbothered. Even if it will never stop aching.] It should never have happened to him.

We should find some horses and enjoy the scenery. { Seeing his little boy uncomfortable doesn't make him happy. } I would like to celebrate your Asthma improving.

[Good distraction, dad.]

Ah- it hasn't really improved. I just have a better method of handling it thanks to Doctor Crusher.

We may have trouble since we really only have inside the walls to explore.

You are not having attacks as often, are you? { The fact that he can get out and start a business is telling. } We thought age would help.

{ He shrugs and tips his head back to enjoy a breeze. }

I will be with you; that is enough.

No. I've learned to avoid anything that aggravates it. [In a way, it did.]

Just... around the city then?

I will help you continue the practice! { Cats are cute, but not that cute. }

Fine by me. Where should I meet you?

[He's not sure he really needs practice for that but he does appreciate the thought.]

I'm at the cafe now. Are you close?

{ He was being a little silly with the offer, but he will fulfill it by sending all kitties that get near Ciel into hyperspace. }

Close enough! Give me ten minutes.

{ Vincent walks quickly to cafe and arrives a little earlier than his proposed time. He enters the establishment with a calm smile, ordering a cup of coffee for himself before he searches for Ciel. }

Edited 2018-03-16 05:20 (UTC)

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