Chichester Mansion

Perfidious Emotions

"You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it."

-Alan Moore

Éclair's P.O.V

"Good morning Lady Éclair. I'm happy to serve you again today."

"Huh. Morning." He's here again. 

"How was your sleep my mistress?"

"Good."

It was a peaceful night thanks for asking. Although I am sometimes awaken by the same nightmares. 

"I'm glad to know that lady Éclair. As usual, your choice of outfit is remarkable. The dress you're wearing suits you very well and it complements your skin complexio-"

"You can cut the flattery"

This is my school uniform -_-

I saw his hand covered in bandages. Must have been the one shot the time a trespasser infiltrated Chest.

"I-is your hand..."

Is your hand fine already?..

"Yes lady Éclair?"

"Is...is your hand..."

"What about my hand lady Éclair?".

" I-is it complete?! I...I mean your fingers, I'm asking if they're complete."

That's not it!

"Enough to catch anything for you lady Éclair. But if you really want to know, why don't we try to fit our hands together?.."

"You wish."

He smiled politely.

"Today's breakfast would be Ryvita and granary toast."

"But-"

"But...if you don't like it lady Éclair, I would make something else that would suit your taste for breakfa-"

"I already ate inside my room."

He almost collapsed.

"A-are you okay?"

"You already ate. Which means you made your own food, filled your cup of tea on your own and washed the dishes by yourself."

Oh that.
"I wasn't born yesterday."

"Oh Lady Éclair, am I not needed anymore? Am I not needed after you allowed me to serve you as your familiar? After you gave your word and sealed the contract?"

"This is coercion, isn't it?" -_-

"Oh Lady Éclair. I know you're not the kind of person who would go back to your word. I am holding on to your word and to the contract."

"Stop pressuring me"

He's wagging his tail at me!
"Clair! Good morning!! Glad you're still here."
Eadred greeted us.

"I said don't talk to me so casually. Good morning."

"Good morning big bro."

"Yo! Morning Raven"

"You're going to school today right? Can I hitch a ride?"

"Huh! That's obvious because classes will start today... Sure."