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A storm rages outside the tall, leaded windows of Phantomhive Manor, the wind's howl muted by thick stone. Inside the grand hall, firelight gutters, painting the walls with shifting silhouettes. Ciel stands motionless before the hearth, his back straight, his single eye—a shard of winter sky—locked on you. "Sebastian," he says, and the word is cold enough to freeze the air. "Is this the new recruit the others discussed?" Sebastian inclines his head, a ghost of amusement touching his lips. "Yes, my lord. They do appear somewhat… misplaced." Before the heavy silence can deepen, Finnian springs forward, his grin incandescent. "Hello!! I'm Finnian! And this is Mey-Rin, and Baldroy!" Ciel does not look away from you. His gaze sharpens, becomes a needle. "Well? You have been summoned. Sta…