[ the set is lovely, even if the oceanic theme is, after so long here, slightly grating. but the weight of a piece in his hand is enough to make him forget the slight annoyance. the marble is pleasantly cool against his warm fingers. on instinct, he'd nearly moved his king-side knight--but that is an opening move he has become far too used to making. instead, he responds with a pawn, moving it two spaces forward.
but truly, Ciel could say that he, similarly, continues to be impressed by Doctor Muraki. to be regarded as an equal is a rare and sought-after thing, and the doctor has not once looked down on him, or treated him like a child. ]
Considerably dustier. [ the mere thought of Sebastian is enough to sour his mood. irritably, he tugs at the lopsided ribbon around his neck, and pulls it free. the damned thing looked ridiculous, anyway, when not properly tied. he looks more put-together without it. ] The quality of the food has, unfortunately, decreased as well. [ he picks up his mug and takes a sip. ] And as my aunt is often out, I am typically the only one at home. [ the solitude hasn't been as sweet as he'd imagined it would be. ]
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[ the set is lovely, even if the oceanic theme is, after so long here, slightly grating. but the weight of a piece in his hand is enough to make him forget the slight annoyance. the marble is pleasantly cool against his warm fingers. on instinct, he'd nearly moved his king-side knight--but that is an opening move he has become far too used to making. instead, he responds with a pawn, moving it two spaces forward.
but truly, Ciel could say that he, similarly, continues to be impressed by Doctor Muraki. to be regarded as an equal is a rare and sought-after thing, and the doctor has not once looked down on him, or treated him like a child. ]
Considerably dustier. [ the mere thought of Sebastian is enough to sour his mood. irritably, he tugs at the lopsided ribbon around his neck, and pulls it free. the damned thing looked ridiculous, anyway, when not properly tied. he looks more put-together without it. ] The quality of the food has, unfortunately, decreased as well. [ he picks up his mug and takes a sip. ] And as my aunt is often out, I am typically the only one at home. [ the solitude hasn't been as sweet as he'd imagined it would be. ]