That Butler, Isekaid (Modern!Reader Insert)

That Butler; House of Dolls

They return to the townhouse, where Soma and Agni are worried about Ciel's disappearance. Soma says that Ciel has left for two days without telling him anything and if it has continued, he would have sent out a search party. He then notices Ciel coughing and asks what happened as he looks horrible. Ciel brushes it off and tells him to get out of his way. Soma persists that he must have a cold and Ciel stubbornly replies that it's nothing.

In Ciel's room, Sebastian says that Ciel certainly tells a lot of lies and secrets as he didn't even tell him about his chronic illness and questions why. Ciel responds that Sebastian didn't ask so he didn't tell and furthermore, it has healed. Nonetheless, Sebastian tells him to be careful and that he'll read a medical book about asthma for next time. Ciel asks if it's for his demon aesthetics and Sebastian says that he has to react to any kind of situation as a butler. He then reveals that Father is Baron Kelvin, who Ciel vaguely remembers from a few functions, that is parties his predecessor took him to when he was younger. They prepare to go to his manor, but Agni and Soma block his exit. Soma says that as governor of the townhouse and as the best friend of Ciel, he cannot overlook that he's ill. Ciel, annoyed, remarks that that's ridiculous as he's not his best friend and attempts to leave and Soma orders Agni to stop him. Ciel's anger is impassioned and commands Soma to get out of his way as he cannot tend to idiotic games and Soma replies that his job is to lie in bed and be nursed at a hospital. After yelling, Ciel has another asthma attack. He orders Sebastian to have them removed, but Agni convinces Sebastian that part of his duty as a butler is to look out for his master's health despite going against orders. Agni reprimands that for his master to be bright and healthy and for that, he'll risk his life and that is what he'll call a butler's aesthetics.

Persuaded, Sebastian lets _________ take over Ciel's health care and Ciel can do nothing but go along with it. All to tired and really not opposed if it's his beloved servant tending to him. ________ prepare rice porridge and an herb bath and Sebastian went to retrieve Ciel's nightclothes and an ice pillow.

"We have learned enough for the day, Master. I am sure we can do everything else tomorrow"

"Rest a bit, you need it"

Ciel reluctantly complies, allowing ________ to take over his care. He sinks into the warmth of the herb bath, the soothing scents enveloping him, easing the tension in his body. ________ gently washes his hair, their fingers massaging his scalp with care and tenderness. Ciel feels his muscles relax, the stress and fatigue slowly melting away.

After the bath, Ciel is wrapped in a soft towel and led to his room. ________ helps him put on his nightclothes, their touch lingering on his skin, sending shivers down his spine. The nightclothes are smooth against his body, providing comfort and a sense of security. As he settles into bed, ________ fluffs his pillows and places the ice pillow on top to help cool his fevered body.

Ciel complies to whatever it is needed. And soon, back at the Phantomhive townhouse, Ciel seems to have recovered from his asthma attack, but is still sleeping. Agni, ___________ and Sebastian leave the room, with the former carrying a sleeping Soma. Agni apologizes for yelling at Sebastian, and praises his butler skills, but Soma says he is too mean. Surprised and confused, Sebastian questions this, and Soma elaborates, saying that when a child is sick, he or she should be fawned over by his or her parents. Since Ciel does not have any parents, it is Sebastian's and __________'s job to fawn over him and be nice. Speaking pointedly more to the butler than the servant.

When Ciel wakes up much later, Sebastian is shown to have taken the advice to heart, attempting to spoon-feed Ciel, who finds his behavior odd. He tells him he is being gross, and to stop it immediately. Sebastian apologizes, helps him dress, and tells him that Elizabeth Midford at his main house. Ciel says he would like to get the investigation over with, and on their way out, he charms Soma into letting them pass.

Ciel, Alois, ________, Claude and Sebastian arrive at Baron Kelvin's manor where they are greeted by Joker. They learn that Joker is there and has been waiting for Them. Inside the mansion, they see dolls are hanging around, and are appalled by the décor. Sebastian proceeds to ask Ciel if he should kill Joker now and rescue the kidnapped children. Ciel answers saying to wait, wanting to see that if the children are in fact alive that it would be best to capture them in the act and at this time they are not aware of his motives, therefore they cannot report it to the Queen. Joker snickers, remarking how "they can't judge a book by it's cover" and that Ciel and co. are a good example of that. He comments that it is unbelievable that Ciel and Alois, two young boys, hold the title of "the Queen's Watchdog" "The Queen's Spider" as well as "The Evil Noblemen" and calls them by their stage names. Ciel retorts saying that his name is Earl Ciel Phantomhive. Alois chiming in stating that a servant should not act so familiar with them.

"How cold you two. Smile, Blaze. And even little Puppet. I was rather fond of you three."

"Gross, do you think we're stupid or something? You want an apology?"

"Bold you are little Puppet. But perhaps if Father is kind, we can let you all off with but a warning.."

"Eugh.."