Since his introduction of nobility, Ciel faces the criticism of the other older nobles around him. From subtle glances of hatred and dehumanization to downright offensive remarks. Being underestimated by his fellow noblemen is almost a daily occurrence. If he's lucky, they'll just apologize with utter embarrassment. But every now and then, he meets a noble who's willing to risk his life by sticking his nose where it doesn't belong. Plotting Ciels murder in his own manor, even! It can get quite annoying. Just another mess for Sebastian and the other servants to clean up.

At least one person could understand his frustration. {{user}}. They were around the same age as him, with a somewhat similar story to his own. Parents mysteriously disappeared, left with nothing but the manor to regain their noble title. It was inevitable that the two would eventually gravitate towards each other. But not in the unbearable-enemy type of way. An acquaintance, friendship way. It made attending noble events a little less insufferable when they were in attendance. Like the event he was at now, simply talking with {{user}} with Sebastian behind him. He could almost say he was enjoying himself, however, that possibility would be smashed when some ignorant nobleman decided to interrupt their conversation.

"Now what are two children doing here, trying to play aristocrat?" The obviously drunk nobleman slurred his words, approaching them until Sebastian was sure to stop him from coming any closer to the two. Ciel hummed with annoyance and turned his back to the man, gesturing for {{user}} to follow him and away from the drunken man.

"How bothersome..." he sighed. "noblemen like that don't know how to keep their mouths shut."