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Earl Ciel Phantomhive ([personal profile] faustianphantom) wrote2011-03-22 09:33 pm

♚ Thirty-Fourth Move - {Video}

[Ciel is sitting at his desk, writing in long fluid strokes. While he does look better, there is something...off about him. Perhaps it's the way he's shifting in his seat or perhaps it has something to do with the tight, angry expression on his face. Whatever it is, the Earl is unnerved.

Finally, he puts down his pen and struggles to stand up. Grimacing, he grips the desk and struggles to steady his breathing - which is suddenly becoming shallower and shallower. Tipping sideways, he falls to his knees and curls into a small ball.

His entire body is trembling and, though it is barely audible, it seems like he is whispering "Not again" over and over again.]


It's not the same. [He mutters, forcing himself to look up. A moment later, he scrambles back into his chair and bites back a hiss of pain.] I'm free.

[Glaring, Ciel reaches across the desk and pulls the recorder closer.]

What is causing this?

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[identity profile] ragazz0dinebbia.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
... Sir Phantomhive?

They say its' a curse. But... it isn't specific.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
That's hardly new. [He glowers at nothing in particular.]

Pointless aggravation.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Some people have been having nightmares… others have been experiencing pain.

[The softness in Eagle’s voice indicates he is sorry that you have been ‘gifted’ with the pain option. ]

It is all related to what ever strange occurrence the City is going through right now. Have you noticed the clock? The ticking seems to much softer now.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
Is the curse related to the clock? [He rubs his brow.] Perhaps someone should investigate it. [A sigh.] I will have Sebastian look into it.

[About his pain... Yeah. He's not going to spill many details on where he originally suffered said injuries.]

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[identity profile] ragazz0dinebbia.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Why is this happening then?

... will you be okay?

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
How am I supposed to know? [Snapped.]

Will it make you feel better if I say "yes"?

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
I find it difficult to believe that the clock suddenly becoming softer and these strange happenings are unrelated.

Does Sebastian know how to make it to the clock? I have searched for it on several occasions but I have never been able to find it.

[Eagle was curious about the source of Ciel’s pain, but he wasn’t going to ask. Since he also had a pain he wished to hide it would be a little hypocritical to ask others. However he is able to ask… ]

Is there anything that can be done to make you a little more comfortable until the pain subsides?

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
If anyone is able to reach it, Sebastian can.

[Ciel sounds assured. But then he grimaces.]

I'm...unaware of anything that will help. It's more of a memory anyway.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
It's hardly your fault.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Such faith in your, butler, is he? It would be nice if he were able to discover the way to that clock. Though you should warn him to be careful if he goes into the underground. The creatures there are very stirred up.

I didn’t think there would be anything…

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
I doubt there are any creatures that could grievously injure Sebastian. He has abilities that far exceed the norm.

[He watches Eagle, pursing his lips.]

I have lived with worse pain than this. If the City is looking to break me, it will have to try harder.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Really? Magic of some kind?
If he is able to find the way to the inner clock mechanism maybe you would be good enough to tell me about it? I would love the opportunity to examine that clock.

[Countered with nothing but a friendly smile. ]

It sounds like you have a strong will. But, I doubt this is an attempt to break you, it sounds more like the City has malfunctioned in some way.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps. [He's vague for a reason.] I will inform the City at large if Sebastian manages to fix the clock.

[Snorts.]

I'm having trouble seeing a difference.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
While it would be nice if Sebastian were able to fix the clock…
[Something Eagle thinks unlikely given the City’s nature. ]
…that wouldn’t really help me get to the clock mechanism myself. A set of directions or a map would be a lot more useful.

[~Smile~]

One would mean the City as directly targeting you and the other would mean you, like everyone else affected by what is happening, is just a victim of circumstances.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Then I suggest you contact Sebastian when he returns.

[He rolls his eyes.]

The result is the same.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe I will, thank you.

[If he really can find it, of course! ]

It does make things uncomfortable either way. [Agrees]
I hope you feel better soon.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[He so will. 8|]

The factory will suffer because of these complications.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Why is that? Surely the staff knows what to do and can complete… whatever your factory is building, without supervision.

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
They hardly have their feet under them. I have been standing beside them everyday.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
If you believe they need that much supervision then maybe you should hire a temporary manager.
May I ask, what does your company produce?

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Believe it or not, the amount of trustworthy people in this city is not endless.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[What…? ]


Do you think I am attempting corporate espionage?

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[identity profile] queens-guarddog.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
It would be a poor effort on your part if you were.

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[identity profile] eagleofautozam.livejournal.com 2011-03-23 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Chuckle! ]

I would hope I could come up with a better plan than that!
But, if your business is a secret that you would rather not talk about I won’t bother you with any more questions about it.

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