Comforting Darkness

Chapter 45: The Tutor, Blood-sucked

The following days, Ciel and Sebastian continued observing from afar the Sphere Music Hall and the throngs of people gathering there, filled with so much happiness and hope. The Queen was also still worried about what these gatherings and the almost religious dedication attendees had developed could bring on the Empire itself; therefore, Ciel went on with his investigation plans, just as he indented.

He had Sebastian investigate more the closed events for bracelet bearers, and the demon found out they took place on different days of the week. The event for Polaris was held on Mondays and Wednesdays, for Vega on Tuesdays, for Canopus on Thursdays and, finally, for Sirius on Fridays. It was very convenient that Friday was just the next day, therefore Ciel and Selina could attend and see for themselves what was happening there.

Sebastian was far from happy that both his master and mate would be in possible danger, out of his immediate reach, but the stubborn boy did not accept any other alternative the demon presented, so in the end he had to politely bow his head in acceptance. Needless to say, his level of anxiety increased more when he announced Selina their master's order and she got excited, for finally being able to do something for him. She promised Sebastian to do her best to protect the little lord, successfully this time. Sebastian left a deep sigh and Selina, understanding the reason of his stress, kissed him to make him feel better.

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The next night Ciel and Selina wore their disguise and bracelets and went back to the music hall, which was not as crowded as on Saturdays. People were sitting in very sparse tables, drinking and talking casually. As soon as they entered, a very enthusiastic waiter approached them and grabbed their hands in an almost adoring way; he had spotted the silver Sirius bracelets on their wrists.

"You are the ones under the divine protection of Sirius, right?" He asked, his eyes sparkling.

"Y-Yes, we are!" Ciel answered quite surprised.

"Welcome! We have been waiting for you! Please, come right this way! One at a time, if you please!" He said guiding them to a door and opening it for Ciel to pass; he followed and with a smile he kindly asked Selina to wait before closing the door on her face.

That made Selina's brow twitch a little annoyed, but her orders were to just follow Ciel without making any unnecessary troubles. She stood there and lowered her shields a little with great caution; she did not want Blavat to see right through her - if he was in the establishment - but there was no way she would leave her master out of her sight or senses even for a second. She sensed the boy's worry and embarrassment to flare a little but not in alarming levels. In a few moments she found out the reason for that.

The door opened and the waiter bowed asking her to enter, she did and found herself standing in a round hallway facing four doors.

"Dear Guest, we ask that you change to proper attire over in this area. Would you like me to call for assistance by the girls around?" The waiter said smiling and giving her a package with some clothes.

"Oh, no, thank you very much. I think I can handle it." Selina responded accordingly and moved behind a dressing screen.

"Oh shit!!" Was the first thing she thought when opened the package and immediately got an idea why her master had gotten anxious and embarrassed.

The clothes were heavily inspired by the Greco-Roman era, which meant they left a lot of flesh uncovered, at least more than what the Victorian boy was used to. In Selina's case, the problem was not that she would show more skin... at least normally that would not be a problem, but now that the dress was totally sleeveless...

"Miss, are you done?" The waiter asked from the other side of the screen.

"Mm... one more second, please." Selina said in a pleasant voice, as she was staring a piece of fabric that could be used as a wrap or a shawl... And that was exactly what it was used for, only instead of spreading it over her shoulders or something like that she wore it behind her back and managed to wrap its edges around her forearms covering Ciel's and Sebastian's names at least. It was not very convenient limiting her hands' movements as it stretched on her back, but it was the best she could do.