[ He almost doesn't pick up at all, since he knows where this is going, and he's immediately proven correct... On his end, his face turns a bit red all over again, since any display of softness is something he hates, but he's also sincere with this. It's not quite like giving gifts to his servants who loved him and were indebted to him. Zara was something more like an equal, which is what makes this uncomfortable. ]
Er... good.
[ Oh, and he's very awkward about it. Of course. ]
[ good job being awkward. Zara's there to cover for him, although he can't help but laugh softly under his breath at that uncomfortable response. He needs to stop himself before he starts developing a taste for teasing Ciel... ]
It was. You understand my style very well already. [ it is a nice-looking watch; he hopes Ciel didn't pay too much for it. ] I'm unfamiliar with the holiday, so I wasn't expecting a thing... It was quite a pleasant surprise. Although this is a bit early, isn't it?
[ To himself, Ciel silently thanks Oz for helping him pick out the gift, because the fact that Zara likes it and calls it to his taste tells Ciel how much he would have messed up otherwise... ]
Well, it is, yes. But giving gifts to people that aren't your family on Christmas...
[ He makes an uncomfortable noise, since the topic of family isn't really a topic he likes. ]
...I don't know. It just seems odd. I thought giving them early was more appropriate.
[ yeah go thank oz, he saved you from making a fool of yourself here ]
Ah, so it's more of a family holiday...? [ he takes Ciel's tone as more general embarrassment rather than discomfort with family in particular - though he knows he has a perfectly good reason to be avoid those thoughts. ] In that case, I suppose I should be even more flattered. Thank you for thinking even of the humble servants, earl.
[ He nods, since at least explaining Christmas is something that gets him away from the fact that he did something nice... ]
It is, yes. It's a religious holiday, but I'm not very religious myself. [ Actually, pretty much the opposite, considering he has a pet demon. ] But the idea of it is to—
[ Ciel pauses, since he didn't think this through. He had been happier to explain Christmas, but that also means explaining the reasoning behind the gifts. He's trapped now. ]
Well, you give gifts to...peopleyoucareabout. [ That was indeed one muttered word. ]
it is taking all of his power not to laugh right now, but he manages, because he's fuckin zara and it would probably be inappropriate to tease the earl too much. for now. ]
... It seems I'll have to start thinking of gifts, as well, then, even if I'm not religious, either. [ mentally, he puts Ciel on his gift list. ]
Ah -- speaking of which, Ciel, have you heard of the ball Miss Natalia is holding?
[ yeah well sebastian is a rude fat demon and zara is an actual butler with a soul... the bar is set pretty low.
for the time being, Zara lets Ciel escape from embarrassing himself further trying to talk about presents/friends/his feelings; he makes an approving noise on the other end of the phone. ]
Very good. I'm helping organize the event on her behalf, so I'll look forward to seeing you there. I suppose you've been to dances before?
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Er... good.
[ Oh, and he's very awkward about it. Of course. ]
It was all right, then?
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It was. You understand my style very well already. [ it is a nice-looking watch; he hopes Ciel didn't pay too much for it. ] I'm unfamiliar with the holiday, so I wasn't expecting a thing... It was quite a pleasant surprise. Although this is a bit early, isn't it?
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Well, it is, yes. But giving gifts to people that aren't your family on Christmas...
[ He makes an uncomfortable noise, since the topic of family isn't really a topic he likes. ]
...I don't know. It just seems odd. I thought giving them early was more appropriate.
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Ah, so it's more of a family holiday...? [ he takes Ciel's tone as more general embarrassment rather than discomfort with family in particular - though he knows he has a perfectly good reason to be avoid those thoughts. ] In that case, I suppose I should be even more flattered. Thank you for thinking even of the humble servants, earl.
[ his tone may be lightly teasing. ]
Christmas is a holiday from your world, then?
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It is, yes. It's a religious holiday, but I'm not very religious myself. [ Actually, pretty much the opposite, considering he has a pet demon. ] But the idea of it is to—
[ Ciel pauses, since he didn't think this through. He had been happier to explain Christmas, but that also means explaining the reasoning behind the gifts. He's trapped now. ]
Well, you give gifts to...peopleyoucareabout. [ That was indeed one muttered word. ]
looseeeerrrr
it is taking all of his power not to laugh right now, but he manages, because he's fuckin zara and it would probably be inappropriate to tease the earl too much. for now. ]
... It seems I'll have to start thinking of gifts, as well, then, even if I'm not religious, either. [ mentally, he puts Ciel on his gift list. ]
Ah -- speaking of which, Ciel, have you heard of the ball Miss Natalia is holding?
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[ But all the same, he coughs into his hand awkwardly to dismiss the subject, but then continues with a little sigh. ]
Yes, I have.
[ He doesn't even speak to Zara giving gifts, since he's embarrassed himself enough on that topic. ]
I'm planning to make an appearance, at least. I dislike such occasions, but I know it's important to simply be there.
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for the time being, Zara lets Ciel escape from embarrassing himself further trying to talk about presents/friends/his feelings; he makes an approving noise on the other end of the phone. ]
Very good. I'm helping organize the event on her behalf, so I'll look forward to seeing you there. I suppose you've been to dances before?