(my black butler interpretation)
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Sebastian is not a replacement for Ciel's parents. by mitzvahmelting
Fandoms: Kuroshitsuji | Black Butler
21 Sep 2015
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“Even wolves and lions respond well to a bit of affection, now and again. If one feeds a lion in a zoo, the lion responds gratefully.”
“Young master,” replies the butler smoothly, “how would you know whether the lion is truly grateful? The lion could very well still harbor malicious intentions, gaining its strength from the naïveté of its caretakers, planning its revenge.”
Ciel steels himself, shuts his eyes, and thinks of Sebastian the dog. “Well, that’s why I’m asking the lion.”
Ciel falls into depression as he works through his feelings about his parents' death.
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- Part 1 of (my black butler interpretation)
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“Sebastian,” he asks the demon, “do you have a conscience?”
“Young master,” Sebastian says, “idle discourse with a lowly servant, such as myself, is hardly the best use of your time, this evening. It is already far later than your usual bedtime, and you need your rest.”
Ciel again breathes in the steam and tries to maintain his patience. Sebastian is just trying to provoke him. Then, quietly, Ciel replies, “Don’t be so evasive. I thought we’d moved past that.”
The butler’s smile falters, and his eyes settle on Ciel. “Ah, so it’s that sort of night.”
Ciel wonders how much of Sebastian is more-or-less human.
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- Part 2 of (my black butler interpretation)
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“There is no point in obfuscating your true intentions, my lord. Your soul will never be judged; you are therefore free to indulge in the sin of wrath, if you so desire, without any fear of consequence.”
Ciel has just learned that he has the power to cause his demon severe physical pain. He fervently tries to assure Sebastian that he would never intentionally hurt the demon unjustly. Sebastian doesn't believe him.
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- Part 3 of (my black butler interpretation)
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Like this, stone becomes flesh, broken becomes butler. It is gradual, and it must be coaxed out of the man by his master’s call, but, eventually, Sebastian returns. The flash of deep red irises, directed towards the stone floor.
Quietly, he asks his demon, “Are you alright, now?”
Sebastian is vulnerable, now.
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- Part 4 of (my black butler interpretation)