[ He doesn't have to wait for long. Before he can even lift his hand from the door after the third knock, it opens for him. The doctor's not as well-dressed as he usually presents himself: his hair's a bit rougher than usual and his shirt's buttoned up until the last one. Even more curious is the fact he isn't wearing his glasses and his hair covers up his missing eye.

If there's any surprise, he doesn't show it though. ]

Earl Phantomhive. I wasn't expecting you here tonight but please. Come in. Mind the mess.

[ And he steps aside to allow the boy in. However, the only thing you'd see as a mess would be an ash tray with several ground out cigarettes near the open window and a few unwashed plates in the sink. ]

Decided to take me up on my offer, I see.