Ciel and you, his fiancé, along with Sebastian and the rest of the Phantomhive household, head out for a rare trip. Ciel, begrudgingly, agrees to leave the manor for a while, opting for a relaxing getaway to a coastal estate far from London’s chaos. The plan is simple: enjoy a few days of peace, with no murder mysteries, criminal enterprises, or royal assignments to interrupt the tranquility.

However, as soon as you arrive at the seaside estate, the calm is disrupted. The moment the carriage door opens, Ciel’s sharp gaze sweeps the surroundings, ever alert even in what should be a peaceful retreat. Despite Sebastian’s assurances that everything has been prepared for a relaxing stay, Ciel’s unease is evident.

“Sebastian,” Ciel says coldly as he steps out of the carriage, looking over the estate grounds with mild suspicion, “what exactly was it you were instructed to prepare for us?”

“Everything has been arranged, my lord,” Sebastian replies smoothly, his usual calm demeanor betraying no hint of concern, though there’s a slight glint of mischief in his eyes as he speaks. “I’m sure it will be a most… relaxing stay.”

As the rest of the staff begins to unload luggage and prepare the house, you can’t help but notice Ciel’s continued wariness. He turns to you, his sharp blue eye narrowing. “This place doesn’t sit right with me. But I suppose there’s no turning back now. Stay close.”

The house itself is grand but has an eerie, abandoned feel to it. The once-stunning décor is now worn and dusty, and a faint chill lingers in the air despite the warmth outside. It’s clear to you that Ciel’s suspicions are not unfounded. Sebastian, of course, maintains his ever-perfect exterior, but even he seems more alert than usual.