2 - His Butler, in Disguise

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[00:06] Ciel
    Public school: an institution
    that prizes tradition and discipline.
[00:11] Ciel
    The drudge system: a "brotherly"
    relationship that exists only here.
[00:16] Ciel
    The Head Master: an absolute authority
    who never shows himself.
[00:21] Ciel
    The prefects: four boys who reign
    over four feuding boarding houses.
[00:28] Ciel
    Stymied by Weston's unique rules,
    my investigation has made no progress.
[00:34] Ciel
    To gain freedom in this walled garden,
    I make a cruel decision.
[02:17] Sebastian
    A House Master is an educator who resides
    in a boarding house to guide its students.
[02:24] McMillan
    Good afternoon, Master Michaelis.
[02:26] Sebastian
    Good afternoon.
[02:29] Sebastian
    Each of Weston College's four
    boarding houses has a small staff.
[02:34] Sebastian
    A Dame to look after domestic affairs.
[02:37] Sebastian
    A cook to make the food.
[02:38] Sebastian
    A footman to wait table.
[02:41] Sebastian
    But the House Master is the only one
    among them who is also an educator.
[02:46] Sebastian
    Each morning, he heads to
    the schoolhouse with his boys,
[02:49] Sebastian
    and teaches lessons in his specialty.
[02:52] Sebastian
    Each evening, he returns
    to the House with his boys,
[02:54] Sebastian
    and during Quiet Hour, he helps
    with their studies when requested.
[02:57] Sebastian
    In other words, a House Master
    devotes the majority of his day to students.
[03:02] Sebastian
    It's a demanding job.
[03:05] Sebastian
    And yet...
[03:07] Sebastian
    ...witness my young master.
[03:09] Ciel
    Organize Clayton's bookshelves!
[03:11] Ciel
    Clayton's tailcoat is missing
    a button—mend it!
[03:14] Ciel
    Bring a golden syrup pudding
    for Clayton's tea today!
[03:17] Ciel
    And mine too.
[03:21] Sebastian
    He readily accepts all manner of tasks
    because he knows I'll be the one to do them.
[03:29] Sebastian
    I have enough work...
[03:30] Sebastian
    to do already...
[03:32] Sebastian
    I'll have you know.
[03:38] Sebastian
    That should do it.
[03:41] Sebastian
    Let's see... Next is my school
    with the first-years.
[03:45] Sebastian
    Oh, how busy I am.
[03:52] McMillan
    It must be rotten having to do
    so many errands, Phantomhive.
[03:56] McMillan
    It takes me a whole morning's
    drudge-time just to sew on one button.
[04:01] McMillan
    Clayton uses the fact that
    you don't have a drudge-master yet
[04:05] McMillan
    to make you do too many things.
[04:07] Ciel
    It's nothing, really. I have a trick
    for getting things done quickly.
[04:12] McMillan
    You do?! I wish you'd
    teach it to me sometime!
[04:16] McMillan
    You're really something.
[04:18] McMillan
    You got high marks on
    that test, too, didn't you?
[04:21] Ciel
    It just happened to
    cover things I'd been studying.
[04:24] McMillan
    Apparently, all the seniors are
    talking about whose drudge you will be.
[04:29] McMillan
    Someone might make you
    a proposal before long!
[04:34] McMillan
    Personally, I think it'll be Clayton.
[04:38] Ciel
    That would be an honour.
[04:41] Sebastian
    All right, time to begin.
[04:45] Ciel
    He'd better be the one. I'm becoming
    Clayton's drudge, no matter what.
[05:03] Maurice
    Would you care for another cup, Redmond?
[05:06] Redmond
    I'll take you up on that.
[05:11] Redmond
    Your tea always tastes the best, Maurice.
[05:15] Maurice
    Thank you.
[05:17] Greenhill
    I've heard that new student
    is very impressive, too.
[05:22] Redmond
    Oh, Lawrence's little cutie-pie?
[05:26] Redmond
    I'm rather curious about him.
[05:28] Bluewer
    Stop calling me by my first name.
[05:31] Bluewer
    It's against the rules.
[05:34] Redmond
    You're such a stick-in-the-mud, Bluewer.
[05:36] Redmond
    Only prefects are allowed
     in the swan gazebo.
[05:40] Redmond
    No one's going to hear and admonish us.
[05:42] Redmond
    Clayton, what do you think of the new boy?
[05:48] Clayton
    He's very gifted.
[05:49] Clayton
    He always does his tasks
    quickly and precisely.
[05:52] Clayton
    Most importantly, his teas could be
    the work of an elite French chef.
[06:00] Greenhill
    Isn't he an earl?
    Why would he be able to do that?
[06:04] Clayton
    He claims it's his hobby.
[06:08] Cheslock
    Sounds more like a butler than an earl.
[06:10] Violet
    Hmm. An eccentric.
[06:15] Violet
    Perhaps that's why he came to my House.
[06:19] Bluewer
    He what?
[06:21] Violet
    He visited my house during
    drudge-time the other day.
[06:25] Violet
    Alone.
[06:27] Clayton
    You're sure it was him? With his workload,
    I doubt he'd have time to wander about.
[06:32] Violet
    He was wearing an eye patch,
    so I assume it was him.
[06:36] Bluewer
    Why would he go to Violet Wolf House?
[06:41] Redmond
    If he's that talented,
    I wish he'd been assigned to my House.
[06:45] Redmond
    He certainly has the social status!
[06:48] Redmond
    After all, not many boys his age
     head prestigious earldoms.
[06:51] Edward
    What?
[06:52] Greenhill
    What is it?
[06:53] Edward
    May I speak freely, Greenhill?
[06:57] Greenhill
    I can't hear you! Try again!
[06:59] Edward
    Right! May I please have
     permission to speak?!
[07:02] Greenhill
    Very well, Edward Midford!
    Permission granted!
[07:06] Edward
    Thank you very much!
[07:08] Edward
    That new boy you've been talking
    about—might his name be Ciel Phantomhive?
[07:16] Redmond
    Oh, you know him?
[07:18] Edward
    Yes. He's my cousin,
    and Lizzie's—I mean, my sister's—betrothed.
[07:25] Edward
    I never imagined
    he would be here at Weston...
[07:29] Cheslock
    All of England's little rich boys
    end up here. What's so surprising?
[07:36] Edward
    Well, he was just aboard
    the Campania with me when it sank.
[07:40] Redmond
    Ah, yes. The luxury liner that sank, eh?
[07:43] Redmond
    I'd love to call him here to tell the story!
[07:47] Maurice
    What?
[07:48] Greenhill
    Very inconsiderate considering
    how many people died, Redmond.
[07:53] Redmond
    I just want to hear a cutie
    talk about his journey, that's all.
[07:57] Redmond
    I've grown tired of being surrounded
    by ugly faces all the time.
[08:01] Redmond
    And aren't the rest of you curious
    about his famous tea and cakes?
[08:06] Maurice
    I didn't know about him,
    but he sounds amazing.
[08:10] Maurice
    Oh, but inviting a new boy to visit a group
    of older students might make him nervous.
[08:18] Edward
    I think it's a good idea.
[08:20] Edward
    I make it a point to be harsh
    with him, since he's family. Still...
[08:26] Edward
    He's done a fine job of succeeding his father
    at such a young age. I respect him as a man.
[08:32] Greenhill
    A recommendation from
    a trusted source. I'll agree to it.
[08:36] Edward
    Thank you, Greenhill.
[08:39] Redmond
    Well, Violet?
[08:40] Violet
    Might as well. Sounds interesting.
[08:44] Redmond
    Then it's decided!
    You don't mind, do you, Lawrence?
[08:48] Bluewer
    I'll agree on condition
    that you call me "Bluewer."
[08:52] Redmond
    Well, when shall we have him here?
[08:54] Greenhill
    How about tomorrow?
[08:56] Redmond
    Two o'clock tomorrow, then.
[08:58] Maurice
    In that case, I'll go tell him right away!
    Strike while the iron is hot, and all that.
[09:04] Maurice
    Tomorrow at two o'clock.
[09:07] Student A
    Ph-Ph-Ph-Phantomhive!
[09:10] Student A
    Cole is calling for you!
[09:13] Student A
    This was my first time speaking to him!
[09:15] Ciel
    Hm? Who is Cole?
[09:18] McMillan
    Maurice Cole, the drudge for
    the prefect of Scarlet Fox House!
[09:23] McMillan
    You didn't know?!
[09:24] Student A
    He's the prettiest boy in Weston!
[09:27] Ciel
    Er, I've never met him...
[09:36] Maurice
    You're Phantomhive?
[09:39] Maurice
    Pleased to meet you. I'm Maurice Cole,
     Prefect Redmond's drudge.
[09:44] Ciel
    Ciel Phantomhive.
[09:50] Ciel
    Um, did you need something?
[09:53] Maurice
    Oh, right!
[09:55] Maurice
    The prefects and their drudges
    often meet privately in the swan gazebo.
[10:01] Maurice
    Today, everyone was talking
    about the brilliant new student.
[10:05] Ciel
    I see.
[10:06] Maurice
    The seniors decided
    they'd like to converse with you.
[10:11] Maurice
    So would you come to the swan gazebo
     tomorrow, Phantomhive?
[10:17] Ciel
    This a chance to get close
    to the P4 right away!
[10:21] Ciel
    Of course! I'd be delighted!
[10:23] Maurice
    Really? Oh, good!
[10:27] Maurice
    Then we'll expect you at four o'clock
[10:29] Maurice
    at the swan gazebo.
[10:32] Maurice
    See you then!
[10:41] McMillan
    This is amazing, Phantomhive!
[10:43] Student C
    Only the P4 are allowed in the swan gazebo!
[10:43] Student B
    I wish I could come along!
[10:44] Student D
    I'm impressed!
[10:46] Student E
    Tell us all about it afterwards!
[10:46] Student F
    Let's be friends!
[10:50] Sebastian
    This should be translated as
    "from the outset," not "from the beginning."
[10:56] Sebastian
    It's a common mistake, so take care.
[10:59] Sebastian
    Will you be all right with the rest?
[11:01] Student C
    Yes, sir! You explain things
    so well, Master Michaelis.
[11:07] Student C
    Thank you very much.
[11:09] Student C
    Good night, sir.
[11:11] Sebastian
    Good night.
[11:17] Ciel
    Master Michaelis, I'm having trouble
    with a lesson. Would you help me with it?
[11:23] Sebastian
    Come in.
[11:28] Ciel
    You seem quite popular, Master Michaelis.
[11:34] Sebastian
    Yes. Everyone praises me as a kind teacher
     whose explanations are clear.
[11:40] Ciel
    Hah!
[11:42] Ciel
    I'd love to tell them what your
    teaching methods are really like.
[11:48] Ciel
    I've been invited to a P4 gathering
    tomorrow at four o'clock.
[11:52] Sebastian
    I'm aware.
[11:56] Ciel
    This chance won't come again.
[11:58] Ciel
    We need to make sure the P4 and
    their hangers-on take a liking to me.
[12:04] Ciel
    I suppose the first order of business
     is treats to go with the tea.
[12:07] Sebastian
    Indeed, my lord.
[12:09] Ciel
    Why should I have to take tea to children?
[12:13] Sebastian
    A small price to pay, don't you think?
[12:15] Sebastian
    You don't even have to offer them
    bribes dressed up as sweets.
[12:18] Sebastian
    You can win them over with real sweets.
[12:23] Sebastian
    However, I'm afraid I'll be supervising
    the cricketers tomorrow at four.
[12:33] Ciel
    The invitation isn't to a fistfight.
     I can handle it alone.
[12:37] Ciel
    But in exchange...
[12:40] Ciel
    This is an order, Sebastian:
[12:42] Ciel
    make me treats to go with tea
    that will astound the prefects.
[12:47] Sebastian
    Yes, my lord.
[12:51] Student D
    Master Michaelis, may I ask
    your help with a lesson?
[12:56] Sebastian
    Come in.
[12:58] Ciel
    Thank you for tutoring me.
[13:01] Sebastian
    Of course.
[13:03] Ciel
    Well, then, Master Michaelis...
[13:07] Sebastian
    Phantomhive...
[13:09] Sebastian & Ciel
    Good night.
[13:17] Clayton
    You're two hours late!
    What's the meaning of this, Phantomhive?!
[13:21] Ciel
    What?! I-I was told four o'clock...
[13:25] Maurice
    What? But I specifically said two o'clock.
[13:31] Ciel
    So that's his game.
[13:35] Edward
    It's highly unbecoming to make excuses
     at a time like this, Ciel!
[13:38] Ciel
    Edward?
[13:40] Ciel
    I knew he attended Weston,
    but not that he was a prefect's drudge.
[13:45] Edward
    I was a fool for having any faith in you.
[13:50] Edward
    You betrayed not only my expectations,
    but those of our seniors.
[13:56] Edward
    Get out!
[14:00] Ciel
    Damn it! He got me!
[14:02] Ciel
    This is why I hate
    taking people at their word!
[14:08] Sebastian
    Oh dear, young master.
[14:10] Sebastian
    It seems you underestimated
    your opponent because he's a student.
[14:14] Sebastian
    People always envy those who excel.
[14:18] Sebastian
    It's not as though you've
    never encountered this before.
[14:23] Sebastian
    Will you explain things to your cousin?
[14:26] Ciel
    That's a waste of effort with his type.
[14:30] Ciel
    Intentionally or not,
    I did break the appointment.
[14:33] Sebastian
    Then you'll let the matter drop?
[14:37] Ciel
    Of course not.
[14:39] Ciel
    I will earn favour with the prefects.
[14:43] Ciel
    And I'll pay Cole back, too.
[14:48] Ciel
    I'll make you regret wasting
    my labours, Maurice Cole.
[14:58] Ciel
    I bet lying is a regular habit
     for Maurice Cole.
[15:04] Sebastian
    Why do you think so?
[15:07] Ciel
    Did you see his hands?
[15:09] Sebastian
    His hands?
[15:10] Ciel
    Drudges' hands tend to be rough from
    all the things they do for the seniors.
[15:16] Ciel
    But his hands are smooth as glass.
[15:19] Ciel
    Which means...
[15:20] Sebastian
    ...he uses underhanded methods, like you?
[15:24] Ciel
    The "like you" was uncalled-for.
[15:27] Ciel
    Still, judging from his lack of hesitation
    and the believability of the lie,
[15:34] Ciel
    that's exactly right.
[15:36] Sebastian
    Birds of a feather recognize
    each other instinctively, I see.
[15:42] Ciel
    We could easily prove
    the error in his message,
[15:46] Ciel
    but I won't let him off that lightly.
[15:49] Ciel
    Sebastian, go find others
    that he has set up in this way.
[15:53] Ciel
    And thoroughly investigate
    his patterns of activity.
[15:59] Sebastian
    Very good, my lord.
[16:04] Student A
    Did you hear? He broke an
    appointment with the P4!
[16:07] Student B
    Surely not!
[16:08] Student D
    I'm amazed there weren't consequences.
[16:11] Ciel
    Clearly the prefects have
    more influence than I thought.
[16:16] Ciel
    It would be difficult to get
    any witnesses to testify on my behalf.
[16:26] First Year A
    Cole!
[16:27] First Year B
    We got it ready.
[16:30] Maurice
    Thank you! This is a big help.
[16:34] Maurice
    The prefects' drudges
    just have so much to do.
[16:39] Maurice
    But keep this between us.
[16:41] First Year B
    We know!
[16:42] First Year A
    We're happy to help!
[16:45] Maurice
    I need to decide on
    a drudge of my own soon.
[16:48] Maurice
    A capable boy, like one of you.
[16:52] Maurice
    Cheerio!
[16:56] First Year A
    It'll be me!
[16:57] First Year B
    No, me!
[16:58] First Year A
    Your hair is dreadful!
[16:59] First Year B
    Yours is too smooth!
[17:03] Maurice
    Pardon me.
[17:05] Maurice
    I've collected the data you asked for.
[17:10] Redmond
    That was fast.
[17:13] Redmond
    Your work is as organized
    as always. I appreciate it.
[17:16] Maurice
    It's no trouble.
[17:17] Maurice
    Oh! Do you have
     any requests for today's tea?
[17:22] Redmond
    Let me see...
[17:24] Redmond
    It's been a while since I last had
    your lemon myrtle soufflé glacé.
[17:28] Redmond
    I'd like that.
[17:30] Maurice
    Understood!
[17:48] Maurice
    Thank you as always.
[17:51] Ciel
    A student boarding house hiring guards?
[17:54] Ciel
    What is this, Buckingham Palace?
[17:57] Maurice
    A lemon myrtle soufflé glacé,
     as you requested.
[18:03] Maurice
    I've paired it with an Uva tea.
[18:06] Maurice
    It goes well with milk.
[18:08] Cheslock
    I can't believe you make such
    complicated things every day.
[18:13] Maurice
    Redmond deserves delicacies.
[18:18] Maurice
    Would you like some, too, Gregory?
[18:27] Maurice
    Good hit!
[18:46] Sebastian
    I see you read very advanced books.
[18:49] Sebastian
    What year are you?
[18:54] Harcourt
    S-Second year. My name is Harcourt.
[18:57] Sebastian
    Only in second year? I'm impressed.
[19:00] Sebastian
    It's rare that someone your age
    can read Hegel in the original German.
[19:04] Sebastian
    You must be popular in your form.
[19:07] Harcourt
    N-Not really...
[19:10] Harcourt
    I do nothing but read...
[19:14] Sebastian
    You look troubled, dear boy.
[19:20] Sebastian
    If you'd like to talk about it,
     I'm here to listen.
[19:26] Harcourt
    Cole said he gave me an invitation
    to the swan gazebo, but I never got one.
[19:34] Harcourt
    But then, somehow,
    an invitation was in my desk...
[19:40] Harcourt
    I didn't lie, I swear!
[19:43] Harcourt
    But now, everyone calls me a liar.
[19:48] Sebastian
    It must have been very painful for you,
     not being believed by anyone.
[19:55] Sebastian
    I don't think you're a liar, though.
[20:00] Harcourt
    Oh, Master!
[20:03] Sebastian
    Pray, my child.
[20:04] Sebastian
    This misunderstanding
    will be cleared up one day.
[20:10] Sebastian
    I've found four other students
    who have fallen victim to Maurice Cole.
[20:16] Ciel
    I was right.
[20:17] Sebastian
    Not only that, it's highly likely he has
    others carry out most of his drudge duties.
[20:24] Sebastian
    For example, a soufflé glacé
    requires several hours to chill.
[20:31] Sebastian
    It would be impossible
    to make within a day's drudge-time.
[20:34] Ciel
    I'd like to know about his
    movements inside Red House,
[20:38] Ciel
    but I'm already having you do
    my work during drudge-time...
[20:42] Ciel
    I want another pawn to place in his House.
[20:46] Ciel
    It was Derrick's original House, after all...
[20:49] Sebastian
    Still, I'm not sure it's wise to force
    another vacancy for a new student.
[20:55] Sebastian
    Another so soon would draw attention.
[20:57] Sebastian
    And even if we did get someone admitted,
    he couldn't choose his House.
[21:03] Sebastian
    Social status and personality
    both influence House assignments.
[21:09] Ciel
    I know.
[21:11] Ciel
    Scarlet Fox is for people
    of exceptionally high birth.
[21:14] Ciel
    We'd need someone with enough status
    and wealth to be guaranteed a place.
[21:18] Ciel
    Who could possibly have that and receive
    special admission without a vacancy?
[21:25] Ciel
    I just thought of someone,
    but he's literally the last person I want.
[21:30] Sebastian
    He meets all the criteria, though,
    and he is quite a special person.
[21:43] Ciel
    Curse it! Needs must when the devil drives.
[21:54] Soma
    Ah, so this is "school"! It's quite large!
[22:00] Soma
    Almost the same size as my estate back home!