[ It is a perfectly normal, boring, and otherwise uneventful day, and yet, Zara will get a call from that rude little nobleman that didn't seem to know how to use his manners. Yet, despite that, he sounds much more polite now... ]

Mr. Skeens, was it? This is Earl Phantomhive—I have a proposition for you, should you be willing to take on a bit of work. Please call me back when you are able.

[ truly ominous ]