You make a good point, but keeping you safe and running a business are two different things. I've run a business in my time, but I've never saved your life, so I suppose you have me there.
[He just hates text is all. While it's no longer difficult to read for him, it's still a hassle. He's an old man sometimes set in his ways!]
You have me in that as well. I do dislike being told what to do. [He thinks on it for a moment, then nods at last.] I've been under your light employ once before, so I'm sure I can handle this. But... [He grins.] Are you sure you know what you're doing, hiring me?
He does know that though, that Undertaker doesn't like being told what to do. It's enough to keep Ciel smiling.] Honestly? Not at all but you, I trust. And I'm willing to take that risk if you're willing.
[Neither of them are helping him with business though.]
What a coincidence that I don't either. I'll deal with slow business if it means things can stay as they are for a little while. Every now and then, I like it when doings slow to a crawl.
[Give it two weeks. That's what they like around here in notice anyway.]
I'm sure they won't, given how things are about to change for my employment. I'll need to make arrangements, but I can't see it being a terrible problem.
I don't mind waiting. Not for this, in any case. Especially since I only just got everything finalized while I was recovering. [Even if he still technically is, he's not asleep 80% of the time now.]
We did tell you you needed to rest. I hope you haven't been going against your doctor's orders behind our back. She might be cross with all of us if all of her hard work has been spoiled because you just can't be bothered to lie quietly in bed for a little while.
[He really didn't move around too much when he was left alone though. His back had hurt too much and he's been so tired. Any papers he needed to fill out, he grabbed and then climbed back into bed.
There's a tiny, halfhearted grumble.]
I didn't do anything to upset it healing... I was too tired.
[Surely he hadn't. He and Vincent would have fussed, or at least nudged him back into bed anyway, or at least to be lying down on some soft, plush surface and resting.]
I know you didn't. But you are your father's son. You don't always do the things that you should if you think you can get away from it, even if they're good for you.
[Their fussing is part of why he's behaved himself. Without them, people who care, he might very well have spoiled the healing patch of skin. He would have gotten very sick even before then if Undertaker hadn't been here and cared.
He can't even argue anything he says either. He did exactly the same thing when he'd been investigating the circus, resting the bare minimum he had to before going to Kelvin's estate.]
Good thing I have you and father close then, to keep me in line. [He gives the man a humored smile.]
[They certainly can't have that, even if the medical advancements of this world blew his mind. There were people he would hope not to see all of this tested on.]
You could say that. All the better to make sure you finish growing nice and healthy in all the ways you can.
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He let's out a little sigh. Straightforward it is then.]
I'd like you to run it.
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[But that does get a grin out of him. He tilts his head into his palm.]
That's quite a generous offer, milord. You really trust me to run your new cafe?
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I trust you with my life. Why wouldn't I trust you with the cafe?
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You make a good point, but keeping you safe and running a business are two different things. I've run a business in my time, but I've never saved your life, so I suppose you have me there.
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[He'd be a little skeptical if he knew his face had been missed.]
And I imagine you'd prefer running things yourself.
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You have me in that as well. I do dislike being told what to do. [He thinks on it for a moment, then nods at last.] I've been under your light employ once before, so I'm sure I can handle this. But... [He grins.] Are you sure you know what you're doing, hiring me?
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He does know that though, that Undertaker doesn't like being told what to do. It's enough to keep Ciel smiling.] Honestly? Not at all but you, I trust. And I'm willing to take that risk if you're willing.
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Oh? A reckless move from milord, is it? Interesting. I think I might have to accept, if only to keep you out of trouble.
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I've been known to be reckless once in awhile. [... sometimes.] What makes you think I'd get into trouble? I'm not that bad.
[He is and he's in denial.]
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Milord, you do recall I used to clean the bodies after you were done, do you not? I think that alone answers that question.
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... I haven't done anything here at least. [The smallest huff. At least he isn't denying it.]
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You haven't had a reason to do anything here.
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I don't really want one either. I rather like what we have now. It's nothing like England but it's cozy. I don't want to jeopardize that.
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What a coincidence that I don't either. I'll deal with slow business if it means things can stay as they are for a little while. Every now and then, I like it when doings slow to a crawl.
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I'm glad we're both in agreement. I hope you won't get too bored if things stay at such a crawl though.
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I'm sure they won't, given how things are about to change for my employment. I'll need to make arrangements, but I can't see it being a terrible problem.
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I don't mind waiting. Not for this, in any case. Especially since I only just got everything finalized while I was recovering. [Even if he still technically is, he's not asleep 80% of the time now.]
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We did tell you you needed to rest. I hope you haven't been going against your doctor's orders behind our back. She might be cross with all of us if all of her hard work has been spoiled because you just can't be bothered to lie quietly in bed for a little while.
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I didn't move about unnecessarily, if that's what you mean. I just wanted to make sure everything was ready for the new year.
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It's your skin, milord, and your business. You'll do with them as you please. [He won't even try to sway the boy in this much.]
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There's a tiny, halfhearted grumble.]
I didn't do anything to upset it healing... I was too tired.
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I know you didn't. But you are your father's son. You don't always do the things that you should if you think you can get away from it, even if they're good for you.
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He can't even argue anything he says either. He did exactly the same thing when he'd been investigating the circus, resting the bare minimum he had to before going to Kelvin's estate.]
Good thing I have you and father close then, to keep me in line. [He gives the man a humored smile.]
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You could say that. All the better to make sure you finish growing nice and healthy in all the ways you can.
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I'm sure that won't be a problem. You and several others are always looking after me, and there's no reason here for me to die anytime soon.
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