(Heaven's BBS)

[cieled]

From: Ciel Phantomhive (Asteria)
Date: September 13th

How can one be animate without a soul? (He asks this far from his shinki - just in case they take offense.) I do not understand how they move; how they speak; how they serve? The essence of life is one's spirit, surely?

(Though he cannot speak for demons, of course.)

I am venturing onto esoteric grounds, I know, but what better place to make such inquiries? Besides, I do not know if I am entirely comfortable sharing my home with one who is soulless.

Comments

[cieled]

That would be best. (If William listens to him. Yet Ciel is willing to fight if Hannah turns out to be as useful as she seems to be. He needs power; he is safer if he surrounds himself with such armor.)

Indeed? That is comforting. (He lifts his chin and nods.) Outside under the stars should suit Asteria just fine.

(He rises from his seat and glances at her.) Are you prepared?

[demonsheath]

[ In some ways, she'll be more useful than initially thought, if only for just how similar she was to a particular dog. Just as she'll go along with his whims and desire to follow the theme of the goddess he'd been tasked to act for.

Also rising from her seat, the darker skinned woman moved off to the side for a little more distance. The way she stands, with perfect posture and hands folded down in front of her, it only hits further to Ciel's thought of her having been a professional servant previously. Very professional, as if there was a kind of aesthetic to hold to that kind of position, whether or not she remembered wasn't even a factor. ]

Yes sir; at your ready.

[cieled]

(Ciel rises and walks to a door that leads to an area outside; it features a large pool flanked by grecian columns. Under the night sky, the pool reflects the stars and the moon, giving off crystal clear images of each tiny spot of light above.)

I do not know if this will hurt, but we should be prepared. (He motions at a stone bench.) Rest if you need it. I have no intention of harming you.