Played Like a Game

The Preparations

"Yes, Sebastian!"
Finnian, Baldroy and Mey-Rin yelled and saluted in unison, before dashing off to do their duties. Today was the day they had a new visitor and the mansion had to be immaculate; the garden had to be in top form, the cutlery and china collection shiny and spotless, and the meal prepared and ready. Finnian was in charge of the garden, Mey-Rin with the china and cutlery and Baldroy with the meal. Everything had to be in order, ready for later that day. As the three servants scurried to their stations, Sebastian yelled, "And no using your flamethrower, Baldroy!"
This received a groan from Baldroy, whose shoulders slumped slightly at the words. Sebastian then sighed quietly to himself; he hoped that they didn't mess things up... again. With one last look out at the corridor he turned around to Ciel, whom was sitting boredly in his seat. "Shall we get ready, young master?" Sebastian called, awaiting a response. Ciel looked up from his desk and played lazily with a chess piece. "I suppose..." he mumbled, before rising to his feet. "Sebastian, let's go."

Thud. A bag full of fertiliser slammed onto the ground with force and slumped against a tree. A rather exhausted looking Finnian looked out over the garden. He wiped his brow with a hand and sighed in relief. "Phew, that's all my work done. Sebastian would surely be pleased to see this!" The hedges had been carefully trimmed in different shapes, the plants watered and fertilised and the massive expanse of grass mowed to a reasonable height. After admiring his handiwork, Finnian sat down beneath the tree. "I think I earned myself a nice rest. Young master's guest won't arrive till later after all!" He chuckled, before closing his eyes and dozing off.

Meanwhile, Mey-Rin was in the dining area polishing the china wares. Her hands were shaky but still clinged on to the plates firmly. "I-I will make Sebastian proud of my work, oh yes I will!" She blushed slightly at the mention of Sebastian's name, before quickly pushing her glasses back up, steadying her hands. "All right... here it goes!" She started to speed through with her polishing, piles of clean plates forming on the table as she went. Hidden behind the doorway stood Sebastian, whom sighed quietly as he watched. "She better not mess up like last time..."
He then slipped away and proceeded towards the kitchen, where Baldroy was preparing the food.