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"Ciel! I'm so glad you came!" Alois exclaimed. "Welcome" He said. "Good afternoon Lord Trancy" Ciel said. "It's most excellent to see you my lord" Claude spoke. The Head Maid and Butler bowed. "Come with me, we're holding a special party in your honor" Alois stated.
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"What is this?" Ciel questioned. "It appears to be a dueling arena" Sebastian stated. "Here's an idea Ciel, let's have our butlers do the work. They can dance in our places" Alois said. "Whoever can keep dancing the longest will be declared the winner" He stated. "And the loser will have to pick up any orders given by the victor" He finished explaining while clasping his hands together.
"What do you say Ciel, do we have a deal then? " Alois asked. "We weren't alone in our thinking master, it seems they planned a deathmatch" Sebastian whispered in Ciel's ear. "This sounds exactly like the sort of party I had in mind, I much prefer it more than dressing up in silly costumes anyway" Ciel said with a smirk mirroring Sebastian's. Ciel then tore his eyepatch off. "Sebastian. This is an order. Win and bring Alois Trancy to stand before me" Ciel said. Sebastian kneeled with a hand resting at his chest.
"But don't kill him, I will take care of that matter personally" He stated. Sebastian's eyes then turned fuchsia. "Of course. Yes, my lord" Sebastian said. "Your Highness, what are your orders?" Claude asked. " Hmm? Ah yes, I want you to make Ciel Phantomhive all mine" Alois demanded. He then licked his lips. "And I want Sebastian Michaelis to experience exquisite agony" He added.
"I'm sure you can see to that, can't you Claude?" Alois asked. Claude then kneeled and placed a hand on his chest. " Oh yes, your Highness" He said as his eyes also turned fuchsia."Ryoba" Alois called out. "I want you to watch along with us." He stated. "As you command, your highness" Ryoba said with a bow. "Now then" Claude said while readjusting his glasses. "Fantastique!" She heard someone exclaim from behind her.
"It's unbelievable an ancient dueling arena with where legendary heroes fought to the death, and this is tonight's ball?" He exclaimed. "I am honored, I have never in my life felt so honored to receive a party invitation" Druitt stated dramatically. "Pardon sir, might I inquire what brings you here today?" Claude asks. "Oh yes, I am pleased to be attending the Trancy costume ball... I am Aleister Chambers, the Viscount Druitt" Druitt stated.
"I'm afraid the costume ball ended last week" Claude stated. "Today's ball is a private affair for Earl Phantomhive alone" He said."Oh good heavens how could I have mixed up the dates..." Druitt said with a hand to his mouth. "I'll just go home, then. But why did no one tell me?" He asked himself. He then kept mumbling things to himself.
"Oh... Ohhh~ That's vintage as clear as the surface of a lake, with a steely-gray knife in your hand, you could be one of Valhalla's valkyries!" He exclaimed while looking at Hannah who stood behind Claude. "But no, with the alluring, dusky elegance of your one-eyed form concealed by bandages, I ought rightfully to call you a beautiful demoness!" Druitt said not being able to withstand Hannah's beauty.
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Not long after Druitt was done he decided to stay and watch the servants duel. "Finally, the stage is set for our dance" Claude said while readjusting his spectacles. "And so begins the Danse Macabre" Sebastian said while pulling out a pair of silver knives. As the fight was starting Ryoba pushed a cart of tea she prepared beforehand, as she approached the viewing area she set out two teacups. She then set the kettle down pushing the cart toward her Master.
"Tea your highness?" She asked. "Just a cup" Alois said. "She handed him his cup of tea then pushed the cart past Druitt and towards the Earl Phantomhive. "Tea my lord?" She asked. "What kind of tea is it?" Ciel questioned. "Earl Grey" She said with a smile. The young lord raised an eyebrow but accepted the teacup she placed in his hand. "You fancy this tea, is that right my lord?" Ryoba questioned with a smile. She moved the cart a couple feet behind the seats. Viscount Druitt turned around to face the Head Maid.
"Where is my tea?" He asked.
"My apologies Viscount, I shall serve you your tea" She said. He turned back around to face the arena. She stood behind him and with a clean swipe of her hand she knocked him out. She turned to look at Ciel who saw it happen. "Your majesty it seems our guest has fallen asleep" Ryoba spoke. "Rid of him then, prepare him a room" Alois swatted his hand in the air. She smiled and carried Druitt out of the viewing area and into a guest room.
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She took a little longer to get back to the balcony than expected. Once she returned she noticed Claude and Sebastian were quick to make desserts for their Masters. She jumped down from the balcony. She landed on the stone floor and dusted her skirt off. Ryoba then walked towards Alois standing behind his chair. She glanced at Hannah noticing the state her uniform was in. She shook her head in disapproval at Hannah.
Ryoba approached Hannah. "Take a moment to change, I'll tell the young master I ordered you. Now hurry" She spoke.
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FanfictionRyoba Faustus, Head Maid of Trancy Manor and wife of Claude Faustus. She was a loyal and caring maid towards her master, often using herself as a shield. Her behavior began to slowly change once a young lord and his daring butler entered the Trancy...
