He knew his human form was appealing. People were so agreeable to the good-looking. His demon form would send them screaming, even though he thought it had it's own dark appeal. To those willing to not run screaming. We're in for one HELL of a surp...
When they returned home, Soma bid his friends good night and went upstairs. The Prince had been close to falling asleep in the carriage. Agni bowed to them and, after a meaningful glance at Sebastian, followed his own master to his rooms.
Serena waved before turning back to Ciel. "Was there anything else that Lau had to say?"
"Let's go into the salon. Sebastian will fix tea while we talk."
The butler bowed and headed off for the kitchen. Ciel led the way into the other room and took a seat near the fire.
"Lau was able to tell me that the man in question seems to have had in interest in young boys since his return from India. He had been stationed there with the army and lived rather opulently as he is the son of a successful merchant. His servants were reported as always asking for the better looking, cleaner, and if possible, virginal young men from the workhouses."
"I guess that Undertaker was right. This man's tastes have refined and he's looking for quality. He is also either obsessed or thinks that he has amassed enough money that no one will come after him, no matter who he takes. With his recent kidnappings getting higher and higher up the proverbial food chain, I would vote for obsessed."
"Obsessed is easier to catch red-handed, but harder to contain. Most of the time, nothing matters except the object of their obsession. And they'll go through anyone who gets in their way to keep it." Ciel stared at the flames, lost in his own thoughts. "I would almost prefer arrogance. Still easy to catch, but more reasonable once caught."
Serena nodded as Sebastian opened the door carrying a tray.
"Unfortunately, we are going to have to catch him and find out what he has done with the men he has taken already."
"The easiest way to do that will be for someone to be captured." She looked straight at the earl.
"Yes, that is the same conclusion that I reached. Tomorrow night, I will go to this establishment and try to catch his interest as the others did."
"Everyone knows you, Ciel. I highly doubt that he would try for someone so obviously well protected when there are others who are not." Serena took the cup and saucer that the butler presented.
"You have a suggestion I assume?" Sebastian held out a plate of cookies.
"You're going to hate my guts for this, but you would be better off impersonating one of the prostitutes."
The Earl glared at her but nodded.
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