[That will forever tug at his guilt, having been what he was to the Earl and having missed all of it. It wasn't his fault alone, if he thought of it rationally, or even his fault at all, but it still bothered him. It always would. But he finished the cookie off in a second bite and was done with it.]
For their sake, when I return home, they had best pray that they were among those who did not know. It's still a mystery I've yet to unravel myself, but your son hasn't made much headway regarding it either. We've been searching each on our own terms.
[He won't bother to speak on it more. They're in no place here or now to do much about it, so why worry? There are more pressing matters to attend, such as what they're going to do about Ciel.] He has been doing well so far in that aspect, you'll be happy to hear. There is the demon who has been helping him along, unfortunately, but where we are now, he won't accept my help, and I'm in no position to offer him what he needs.
[But the thought of the Queen having been at fault. He grins widely and shrugs once more.] Oh, I don't know. I just don't like her, but I'd like a reason to see her reign end.
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For their sake, when I return home, they had best pray that they were among those who did not know. It's still a mystery I've yet to unravel myself, but your son hasn't made much headway regarding it either. We've been searching each on our own terms.
[He won't bother to speak on it more. They're in no place here or now to do much about it, so why worry? There are more pressing matters to attend, such as what they're going to do about Ciel.] He has been doing well so far in that aspect, you'll be happy to hear. There is the demon who has been helping him along, unfortunately, but where we are now, he won't accept my help, and I'm in no position to offer him what he needs.
[But the thought of the Queen having been at fault. He grins widely and shrugs once more.] Oh, I don't know. I just don't like her, but I'd like a reason to see her reign end.