[ He looks surprised, but also gently curious by that phrasing. It's no surprise, since of course for such a thing to be able to be granted at all would seem impossible to anyone from their world, Sebastian included. For the moment, his thoughts about the implications and his own distaste for magic are put aside, since genuine fascination takes over. It's not unlike when he had seen the radar, but it's more muted. ]
That is quite fascinating, actually. How do they do such a thing?
[It was a mystery to her, unfortunately, she had to admit that. But this ALASTAIR was able to bring them from their worlds and transfer them to other dimensions... so she isn't about to disbelieve their power, or what they might be willing to do to enable them to succeed in their "missions".]
A scroll arrived for me that informed me of the gift, and then... I was able.
[But as curious as she was, she wasn't going to look the gift horse in the mouth.]
[ sieglinde what did we just talk about in terms of accepting gifts from powerful strangers!!! ]
[ Sebastian frowns lightly, but he doesn't dwell on it too much. It sounds like an impossibility, and if he hadn't seen it for himself, he certainly wouldn't have believed it. And yet, he has no reason to disbelieve her story. He only wonders about their recruiters, as it were, though he doesn't speak on that just yet. ]
Very well. If you happen to receive anymore, would you allow me to look at them as well?
[ Listen Sieglinde, you're getting the crash course in the life of Ciel Phantomhive, which means every letter without a seal gets reviewed by Sebastian first ok... But then again, that is because Ciel doesn't want to read anything unimportant, so Sebastian is a glorified mail filter, but. ]
Have they, now?
[ Sebastian's interest is quickly piqued again, and his curiosity is open in his expression. ]
[ UGH NO that's a yankee thing ok!!! he hasn't been to america in at least [redacted] years ]
Interesting. And they are given freely? There is no elaboration on what the circumstances behind such gifts may be?
[ At least considering their earlier conversation, it's not hard to guess why Sebastian is wondering in this case. He doesn't seem worried so much as intrigued, at least. ]
[She has to admit that its suspect... potentially even more so than the potential damage of contracting with demons and their like. After all, ALASTAIR took them from their own worlds... placed them in the position to affect the fates of worlds.
It was far worse than the battle over a single immortal soul.]
[ Sebastian makes a brief, noncommittal noise, and it's clear that he's thinking more on that subject. It's probably no surprise even to Sieglinde, since Sebastian is exceptionally cautious, and that's not something he tries to obscure when he's playing at being the butler. But eventually, whatever he's thinking of he seems to come to some conclusion on, since he nods, and he gives Sieglinde a small smile. ]
...Well, we will have to be cautious. The involvement of magic in so much here makes me wary, perhaps unfairly. But I will do all I can to make certain that you at least are quite safe, Master Sullivan.
It adds an element to everything that cannot be accounted for, I agree.
[She had thought she'd known magic, after all, all her world was capable of... but now, not only did she have to cope with the truth of her own magic, but all of this unfamiliar work as well.]
I trust you will do that.
[He'd gotten her out of the witch forest... and she'd trust him to keep her safe here.]
[ He responds warmly, since when its phrased that way, he takes it as a more direct order, in a sense. He bows his head lightly to accept it formally, though he actually doesn't respond too much otherwise. ]
I may not technically be your butler, but at the very least, I owe you enough that I will take it quite seriously. Your safety is my utmost priority.
[ Sebastian places a hand on her shoulder that's likely warm and comforting in its weight. ]
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[ He looks surprised, but also gently curious by that phrasing. It's no surprise, since of course for such a thing to be able to be granted at all would seem impossible to anyone from their world, Sebastian included. For the moment, his thoughts about the implications and his own distaste for magic are put aside, since genuine fascination takes over. It's not unlike when he had seen the radar, but it's more muted. ]
That is quite fascinating, actually. How do they do such a thing?
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[It was a mystery to her, unfortunately, she had to admit that. But this ALASTAIR was able to bring them from their worlds and transfer them to other dimensions... so she isn't about to disbelieve their power, or what they might be willing to do to enable them to succeed in their "missions".]
A scroll arrived for me that informed me of the gift, and then... I was able.
[But as curious as she was, she wasn't going to look the gift horse in the mouth.]
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[ Sebastian frowns lightly, but he doesn't dwell on it too much. It sounds like an impossibility, and if he hadn't seen it for himself, he certainly wouldn't have believed it. And yet, he has no reason to disbelieve her story. He only wonders about their recruiters, as it were, though he doesn't speak on that just yet. ]
Very well. If you happen to receive anymore, would you allow me to look at them as well?
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Of course- I will notify you if another one comes.
[But at least she could agree to that, seeing no reason not to allow him to see such a thing, even if it was addressed to her.]
Other people have received things other than spells, as well.
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Have they, now?
[ Sebastian's interest is quickly piqued again, and his curiosity is open in his expression. ]
What sorts of things have you heard of?
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So I have seen and heard, yes.
[She thought back to just what she'd observed, gaze drifting upwards momentarily before she turned back to the butler.]
Weapons, for example, and mounts.
[Those things which made them a more well equipped force.]
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Interesting. And they are given freely? There is no elaboration on what the circumstances behind such gifts may be?
[ At least considering their earlier conversation, it's not hard to guess why Sebastian is wondering in this case. He doesn't seem worried so much as intrigued, at least. ]
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[She has to admit that its suspect... potentially even more so than the potential damage of contracting with demons and their like. After all, ALASTAIR took them from their own worlds... placed them in the position to affect the fates of worlds.
It was far worse than the battle over a single immortal soul.]
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...Well, we will have to be cautious. The involvement of magic in so much here makes me wary, perhaps unfairly. But I will do all I can to make certain that you at least are quite safe, Master Sullivan.
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[She had thought she'd known magic, after all, all her world was capable of... but now, not only did she have to cope with the truth of her own magic, but all of this unfamiliar work as well.]
I trust you will do that.
[He'd gotten her out of the witch forest... and she'd trust him to keep her safe here.]
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[ He responds warmly, since when its phrased that way, he takes it as a more direct order, in a sense. He bows his head lightly to accept it formally, though he actually doesn't respond too much otherwise. ]
I may not technically be your butler, but at the very least, I owe you enough that I will take it quite seriously. Your safety is my utmost priority.
[ Sebastian places a hand on her shoulder that's likely warm and comforting in its weight. ]
I will not fail you. I promise.