Chapter Text
Scene 1: The First Letter
(We open on Ciel, just getting out of the bath. As the narrator speaks, we see Ciel putting on each item of clothing)
Narrator: Ciel Phantomhive was in the bathroom, taking a bath. Sebastian was nowhere to be seen, and Ciel liked it that way. He did not want anyone seeing his feminine body as he put it. Because of this, he had learned to do some things by himself, from putting on his socks and shirt to tying his shoelaces and buttoning his vest. The only things he still let Sebastian do were put on his eyepatch and tie his bow. As Ciel was leaving the bathroom, he heard Sebastian call his name.
Sebastian: Young Master!
Ciel: What do you want?
Sebastian: Milord, it appears you have received a letter from Earl Trancy.
(Sebastian hands Ciel the letter, address side down. Ciel flips over the letter to reveal that it is indeed from Alois)
Ciel: Alright then. Letter opener?
(Ciel holds out his hand, waiting for the letter opener. Sebastian retrieves the letter opener from a nearby drawer and hands it to Ciel. Ciel opens the letter and pulls out the paper from within, reading it aloud)
Ciel: Dearest Cecil, Claude has informed me that he and I will be visiting your manor. We shall arrive in three days time. Love, Alois Trancy.
(Ciel walks over to the counter)
Ciel: Three days time? What is today?
(Ciel pauses to think. Sebastian walks over to stand close behind Ciel, waiting to provide an answer if necessary. After a brief second, Ciel looks at Sebastian, waiting for an answer)
Sebastian: Today is Wednesday young master.
Ciel: Ah yes.
(Ciel mumbles to himself while counting on his fingers)
Ciel: Thursday, Friday, Saturday. That is when Lizzy is coming, is it not?
Sebastian: It is my lord.
Ciel: Remind me, have I told Alois about this yet?
(On ‘this’ Ciel gestures to his curves)
Sebastian: No, young master. You have not.
Ciel: Alright, I guess I will tell him then. If you need me, I will be in my study.
(Ciel exits into the office. Sebastian walks to the laundry room to attend to chores)