He did try not to bother Sebastian too much, tried to be more independent and capable. There was a lot he was trying to learn and do without needing the help of his butler or Undertaker. Tried not to be as useless as he probably was in England. Actually, as much as he knew he was in England, always depending on Sebastian for some part of the Watch Dog's duty or another, as well as work around the manor and Music Hall.
"You'd still stand by it? Really?" The flower came as a surprise but it did make him smile. And he did spend a moment or two just admiring it. It isn't a sterling rose but it was still lovely. And it accented the demon's words well. Undertaker may remain cautious, and Astre a bit too, but he at least trusted that he was still being genuine.
It was still something for him to get used to. Although it was getting easier, the longer they were all there.
"You're sure you're a demon anymore?" Came a light tease.
It's good that Astre is still trying his best with whatever strength he has left. Otherwise, the demon wouldn't fight for such a weak soul. "My, my, and I make such an effort in my grand speech to prove myself. You bid me to never to lie to you on that sad day when we first met."
At seeing Astre smiling a bit, even teasing a little, and relaxed considerably around him. That's what the demon is aiming for. For Astre to trust him. Whatever doubt his twin and the undertaker are trying to plant in his mind, this is the demon's way to fight back without raising a hand, a fist, or throwing silverware. "I made my choice." He didn't want to leave any room of doubt, but Astre is free to question the demon.
Being good-naturedly, "I think you don't want a repeat of what happened when we were doing an investigation on the Green Witch in Germany. At that time, I lost my temper and patience with you when I thought you had lost your resolve. I think I gave you a heart attack and your heart nearly stopped when you see my true form." Smirking, just a tad bit. "Though at that moment, I did wonder if I devoured your heart back then, what it would taste like."
Though at this point, Astre may have lost a lot of his resolve during his time in Riverview and they came to this. However, being in another world, Sebastian may have learned to be more patient and taking his time with him. After all, Astre is still standing here, contract right eye missing, and the demon banters with him in his own garden.
There was a soft chuckle, so much lighter than any of his laughter in the past few years. There's no bitterness anymore, just genuine humor. He could definitely remember the terms of the contract, with how he'd struggled to find a way to make their deal fair and just the tiniest bit in his favor.
And then the mention of Germany and he couldn't help a faint shiver. It had been awful, he hated thinking of it. Especially as he'd only regained his sight again while he'd flailed and lost his temper. "I'm grateful that you didn't. Despite the issues back in England, I rather like the way things have gone now."
And, this way, they're all at least kind of happy? He knew he was, he hoped everyone else was as well. Sebastian could at least have his cats now, Undertaker had the twins safe and alive, Ciel had his twin, and Astre had learned to make friends and how to be happy again.
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"You'd still stand by it? Really?" The flower came as a surprise but it did make him smile. And he did spend a moment or two just admiring it. It isn't a sterling rose but it was still lovely. And it accented the demon's words well. Undertaker may remain cautious, and Astre a bit too, but he at least trusted that he was still being genuine.
It was still something for him to get used to. Although it was getting easier, the longer they were all there.
"You're sure you're a demon anymore?" Came a light tease.
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At seeing Astre smiling a bit, even teasing a little, and relaxed considerably around him. That's what the demon is aiming for. For Astre to trust him. Whatever doubt his twin and the undertaker are trying to plant in his mind, this is the demon's way to fight back without raising a hand, a fist, or throwing silverware. "I made my choice." He didn't want to leave any room of doubt, but Astre is free to question the demon.
Being good-naturedly, "I think you don't want a repeat of what happened when we were doing an investigation on the Green Witch in Germany. At that time, I lost my temper and patience with you when I thought you had lost your resolve. I think I gave you a heart attack and your heart nearly stopped when you see my true form." Smirking, just a tad bit. "Though at that moment, I did wonder if I devoured your heart back then, what it would taste like."
Though at this point, Astre may have lost a lot of his resolve during his time in Riverview and they came to this. However, being in another world, Sebastian may have learned to be more patient and taking his time with him. After all, Astre is still standing here, contract right eye missing, and the demon banters with him in his own garden.
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And then the mention of Germany and he couldn't help a faint shiver. It had been awful, he hated thinking of it. Especially as he'd only regained his sight again while he'd flailed and lost his temper. "I'm grateful that you didn't. Despite the issues back in England, I rather like the way things have gone now."
And, this way, they're all at least kind of happy? He knew he was, he hoped everyone else was as well. Sebastian could at least have his cats now, Undertaker had the twins safe and alive, Ciel had his twin, and Astre had learned to make friends and how to be happy again.