[ It’s almost strange, to hear Ciel’s name from someone else. Sebastian had mentioned the boy, but only ever in passing, really. He was part of an explanation about his Covenants, his nature, but thinking of him as a person grew rarer and rarer.

But. He was still useful, even so. Ironically, more at this very moment than ever before in Kenos, really. ]

…In a sense, he is.

[ He starts carefully, though it’s intentional in merely building this up. There are a few people that know Sebastian had received a Shard as his payment from Yima, but he was more honest to them, generally. It was payment, he would usually explain. A soul that had escaped his grasp, and he was merely waiting for the perfect time to feast upon it, as was his right.

…But for Sieglinde, it could be proof of Yima’s offer, and that’s useful to him. For his own selfish schemes he’s already considering, it’s better for her to be a Zenite. ]

Are you aware of what Lady Yima promises? That she may grant you many things, but one of them is indeed to save the soul of someone you value.

[ This is probably overwhelming information, he knows. But he continues smoothly as he looks at her and nods. He’s perfectly honest in his words. And also a perfect liar. ]

I asked to save the young master. His Shard is safely in my home.