Laughter is Born From Madness

Chapter 43

"Nn...it's dark...?" Ciel mumbled as his eyes opened slowly. Suddenly, he sat up with wide eyes as he shouted, "What time is it!?"

"Ciel..." Red whined as she sat up, rubbing her eyes, gazing at the clock. "It's 7:14 in the evening."

Leaning her head on his shoulder, she wrapped her arms around his figure as she cuddled closer to him. Ciel was blushing at her actions but embraced her, nonetheless, and began to pet her hair as he relaxed. The door opened to reveal Sebastian with a cart that contained his master's meal.

"You are up at last." Sebastian said as he walked over and placed a large blanket over the two young teenagers.

"Why didn't you wake me?" Ceil asked.

"I came to the conclusion that a butler should indeed think first about his master's health."

As Sebastian introduced the dishes to his master, Red got up and headed out the door to go get dressed. The young earl was watching her leave, his gaze travelling lower until a spoon was directly in his face.

"Now, say 'ah'." Sebastian said with a closed eye smile.

Shuddering, he shouted, "Wait just what the devil are you playing at!?"

"Oh. Is it too hot? Here allow me cool it for you."

"Stop that this instant! I command you!! There are limits to how perverse one can be, you know!"

"Prince Soma said a sick person ought to be doted on and spoiled. Was it not to your liking? Or would you rather have Miss Red tend to you than I?"

"I have no need of spoiling or any such 'child's play'. As for that last comment, hold your tongue!" Ciel growled out, a small blush on his cheeks. "Things like that make me sick."

"Is that right? I do beg your pardon."

After Ciel had finished his meal, Sebastian began to dress him, just as he was buttoning his master's vest, he brought up a conversation.

"By the way...we had a call from Mister Tanaka around four. It seems Lady Elizabeth is visiting the manor."

"Wha!? Why didn't you say something sooner!?"

"I wanted you to partake of your meal at leisure, young master. If you do not chew well, the absorption of nutrients will be reduced-"

"Now see here. Don't parrot that duo of tranquil idiots."

"Lady Elizabeth does not intend to go back home until she sees you. So Mister Tanaka wishes for our swift return."

"Ugh...I trust you've looked into the location of Baron Kelvin's manor?"

"Yes, as I had ample time. From London, it would take the whole of a day by rail, then carriage."