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[ Sebastian collects himself as all of the other recruits do the same. This isn’t the ideal situation, he has to admit, but it could be worse, he supposes. Some of the things that Ciel had tasked him with were certainly more unpleasant and more impossible than this. Though even so, it does feel a bit at odds with him. It’s strange for a demon to help with a rescue mission, isn’t it?

He’s considering that idly as he prepares when Connor speaks to him, and he looks over curiously at first, but it shifts into a small smile and a laugh. ]

Ah, well…

[ He starts a bit sheepishly, but it comes with a nod. ]

Once before, yes, though it was quite a while ago, admittedly.

[ Centuries ago, technically, but he doesn’t need to know that detail, does he? ]