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[sweetlies]

is there somewhere i can get a decent cup of tea

i find myself missing at least a few of my daily routines already

and i don't intend on giving up too much of the life i am accustomed to.

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[sweetlies]

[Oh thank goodness.]

i have had ceylon, earl grey, keemun, assam, chai, white darjeeling, and uva milk tea. to name a few.

i prefer strong black teas though.

[finethanks]

Fufu, so you do truly have a particular taste in tea. How exciting to see... You see, I was surrounded by so many people who were satisfied having instant tea and the like that it was a little surprising.

If you'd like to have it served for you, I'll send you a list of cafes that I've tried myself and give you their best strong black teas. If you are looking for the brands that are most similar to those flavors here, I could also give you the names and where to buy the leaves.

[sweetlies]

[Someone who can appreciate good tea, this place isn't entirely awful.]

my butler prepared it for me each day, loose leaf and only ever the highest quality available.

i would prefer a cafe. preparing it myself would likely not end well and sebastian is good at pairing the teas with a midday snack or with breakfast.

[finethanks]

Oh, you have servants, as well? Then I know the perfect place. I'm unable to leave my room every day, so I've been brewing my own tea more often than I used to, but there is a cafe that I enjoy going to.

[He gives him the name of some fancy little place that probably treats you like royalty, brings out your tea and has the perfect snacks to match... Pricey. Definitely pricey.]

[sweetlies]

of course, what nobleman lacks for servants after all.

[Ah. That's unfortunate.]

i would be pleased to have your company one day. it is not often i can meet someone who appreciates tea in the same way.

[finethanks]

We have a few things in common already. May I ask your family name? It's a rare chance that I might know you, but my own family is a big name in Japan, so it could be possible.

That aside... I'd be happy to, so long as my health permits. Should we plan for a day?

[sweetlies]

phantomhive, i dont expect many people to be familiar with the name though. not unless you are familiar with englands nobles.

i would be glad for it. i find i have a great deal of free time.

[finethanks]

You're new here, aren't you? Mm, but unfortunately I don't recognize that name. Even if my family's reach extends past Japan, there's a limit to even that. My name is Eichi Tenshouin. It's nice to meet you, though I can save that sort of greeting for our talk in person.

Why don't we try for the day the festival is over? Things will return to normal by then, and we can enjoy our time together without too many crowds in the streets.

[sweetlies]

i am, yes. and that is alright, i was not expecting much recognition. my former butler is very familiar with japan but he is unfortunately not here. or i might ask if he knows your family name at all.

it is a pleasure to meet you though, mister tenshouin. my full name is ciel phantomhive.

that would be preferable. i find the festival... tiring. it would be an exercise in futility to make our way through the attendees.

[finethanks]

It's polite in England to call one another by our first names, isn't it? Let's do that and get along, Ciel-kun.

Fufu, but if you were tired during that festival, I wonder if you were able to catch my performance at all? I'll have to work on my appeal.

[sweetlies]

polite, but i do try not to presume i have permission to use it just because it has been shared.

unfortunately, festivals and gatherings have never quite been my style. i saw very little, a great deal of it was too loud for me.

[finethanks]

You have permission. If two people with status like us begin our relationship on last names, then I'm afraid it will be too serious. I'd rather be friends. ♪

Along with that, perhaps I'll make you able to enjoy music in some way, at least. I'm losing something as an idol if I can't move every heart.

[sweetlies]

then it is a pleasure, eichi. i am afraid i am not good at being a friend but i do not object to trying.

you are most welcome to try, i do like to believe i am open to new things.

[finethanks]

Do not worry about something like that. I'm not the best friend myself, but I will certainly try my best, as well.

I'll look forward to messaging you then so that we can meet at the cafe.

[sweetlies]

as will i, of course.

i look forward to it as well. i hope we can manage it soon.

[finethanks]

Once the festival has quieted down, I'll send you a message, so until then, Ciel-kun.