Ciel and Sebastian
Earl Ciel Phantomhive (シエル ファントムハイヴ, Shieru Fantomuhaivu) Notoriously known as the Queen's Watchdog, he is the head of the Phantomhive noble family and the owner of Funtom Company. Ciel is the son of Vincent and Rachel Phantomhive. Ciel is a rather short teenage boy with blue eyes and navy blue hair. He typically dresses in a way that suits his noble standing, and has a very extensive and elegant wardrobe. Ciel nearly always wears a black eyepatch over his right eye; this is the location of his Faustian Contract with Sebastian Michaelis. A black eyepatch with a single cord is usually a part of his everyday wear. However, while in disguise, he wears a medical-looking white patch which fastens with two cords. Ciel also has a brand on the left side of his body from his time as a slave in a cult. The mark is on his chest. Ciel sports two rings; one, which he wears on his left thumb, is an ornate silver piece that holds an emerald-cut deep-blue stone. It is a one-of-a-kind family heirloom that had been passed down for generations.The other is a gold signet ring in the form of the Phantomhive crest. Ciel wears this on his right hand, and uses to stamp the wax seal on documents. The seal was given to him by Angelina Dalles upon his return, who told him that it was the only ring that had not been destroyed in the fire. Ciel is very strict and proud, with a cold outlook on life. His current main goal in life is for those who have betrayed the Phantomhive family to experience the same level of humiliation and suffering he did. Ciel willingly chooses to fulfill his revenge, despite his aunt's insistence that he should lead a happier life. Ciel has incredible loyalty to Queen Victoria, and aims to accomplish all tasks she assigns to him. He is also punctual on orders, and he expects his butler, Sebastian Michaelis, to complete them accordingly. Ciel often finds it entertaining to challenge Sebastian, whether in the areas of strength or skill. He and Sebastian work together quite often, and the latter seems to be the only one fully aware of Ciel's schemes. Ciel is also quite competitive, which he acknowledges himself. His strong desire to win is shown during his hunting contest with Francis Midford, when he asserts that he will not lose. Ciel is not gratified by a draw with Francis, and insists for another round until the victor is prominent. Sebastian has noted that Ciel is overly-confident in his skills to the extent of developing a "there is no way I can ever lose" viewpoint.
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Sebastian Michaelis (セバスチャン ミカエリス, Sebasuchan Mikaerisu) is the demon butler of the Phantomhive household. Sebastian is a dedicated butler to Ciel Phantomhive; he upholds a strong sense of duty to his master and household. He follows and completes each order faithfully while always ensuring that the Phantomhive house runs smoothly. He does not sleep, for demons view it as a form of luxury, and thus frequently performs tasks for Ciel at night. The manner in which he responds to Ciel's demands is quite notable; he says, "Yes, my Lord." Despite his appearance as a courteous and excellent servant, Sebastian is actually a heartless and sadistic demon. He expresses these traits in a very passive and sarcastic manner. He is ruthless when attacking others on Ciel's orders, such as when he kicks Grell Sutcliff's face because it is the thing he most cherishes. His diabolic nature is also shown through his dark humour and inability to see good in much of anyone. At times Sebastian can be indifferent, and he deliberately delays ensuring Ciel's well-being to tease him. Sebastian has also put Ciel's life in mild danger for his own amusement. He calls Ciel a "brat" who treats his workers rudely.However, despite all the troubles he goes through on a daily basis, he says that he does not dislike the butler lifestyle.Sebastian views money as "rubbish" or "materialistic", and is more than willing to give out generous amounts of pocket money given to him. He is fluent in French and Latin, enough to teach the latter.He is also knowledgeable and proficient in Deutsch (German) and East Franconian, a dialect in Southern Germany. Sebastian has a strong distaste for Grim Reapers, a feeling that is mutual. He greatly favours cats, and keeps at least thirteen hidden in his closet to prevent Ciel from finding out. Sebastian often contemplates about the behaviors and attitudes of human beings. He finds humans in general to be "difficult creatures," but he adds that their struggles and lofty goals make them interesting. He is also intrigued about how insatiable they are, as they are willing to "drag others down to get what they want, even in death."
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