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Another thought,,,,

Reki would 100% talk about his crush to his crush without explicitly saying it’s his crush.

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Something I am thinking about writing, but I want to see if y’all would like to see it, too. As I will be also sharing it with my Archive account.

Ciel gets Isekai’d into SK8: The Infinity, and has to crawl his way through the plot, WITHOUT Sebastian, because an all-can-do demon butler will ruin the fun.

Imagine if he has to live with Reki. Especially episodes 1 through 3 Reki. That kid wouldn’t last ten minutes in the same room as him without getting punched or handed to him that he’s a brat.

It honestly be a miracle if Reki might like him during the beginning. He meets Langa, and somehow they have to get Ciel’s ass to go anywhere or at least middle school.

Oh man, and the LANGUAGE BARRIER! Langa is now a free translator. Fucking hilarious. I can imagine how their moms might react, either, “get his ass into a Forster care or let’s take care of him!” Especially the second option with Reki’s mom.

We thought Reki was already having it bad on his own, now he has to deal with an angsty pre-teen who is used to having his way, no expections, and learning English the damn hard way.

Yes or no?

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I love to think that the Phantomhive servants became more protective and appreciative of Ciel after the greenwitch arc. Not that they weren't already, book of murder shows that, but at first, maybe they mostly saw Ciel as their slightly bratty, yet beloved master. Then Ciel brings them to one of his missions, which is rare. Maybe they assumed that as long as Sebastian is with him on his missions then he'll be fine!

Then they saw him nearly DIE. They saw him at his most vulnerable state, a scared, fragile boy. Bard even compared Ciel's state to the soldiers in the battlefield, so it must have dawned to them that even though Ciel is their master, he is still a 13 year old boy under a lot of pressure. For a time, they held really well on their own. A lot of it is thanks to Sebastian, but I also got the sense that without their master, they were a little lost.

Fortunately, their little master pulled through, apologizing to them even though he doesn't have to, leading them on the mission even when his wounds haven't fully healed. When Ciel came back, they seemed motivated than ever to serve him again. The fact that they all got to work together must have strengthened Ciel's bond with them. I'm sure they grew to respect him even more. Ciel isn't just some kid master to them, he is their resilient little master who actually takes his job seriously, and most of all, someone worthy of their protection and respect.

The greenwitch arc was just so important to me because this is where we saw Ciel working WITH his servants. Usually he just relays his orders via Sebastian so it's nice to see him leading them for once. I think this arc was necessary to solidify the servants' resolve to side with him even after the twin reveal.

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Random ass idea

Neglected batsis reader gets isekaied into black butler. Why? I have no idea.

Imagen reader getting attached to Sebastian or Tanaka because they remind them of Alfred.

Sebastian appretiates reader because they actually know how to do household chores well.

Ciel reminds them of bruce but you know as a kid, maybe they even have a sibling relationship i think ciel is 13 then maybe reader could be 16 or on the verge of being an adult or maybe she reader could be his mum figure. Either way ciel with an older, wise and comfort person bc he honestly beeds it

The Phantomhive servants treating a random person they dont know better than readers own family. Mey-rin teaching reader how to use a gun and be a badass assassin. Reader teaching Bard how to actually cook and reader and finny roughhouse bc the batsibling never had the time to hang out with reader at all.

How would the batfamily even be able to reach reader after she gets isekaied? Preferably never but if they did they would have to fight an actual demon and his little Chihuahua master ( not that ciel would be much help in an actual battle lol)

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This has been me since 2021.

does anyone else want to violently throw up every time you think about the phantomhive servants discovering the truth about the contract and realising that the boy they were hired to protect and who they grew to care about so strongly was doomed to die from the start and they're powerless to stop it. and how they'll probably be devastated and have to cope with losing everything again. or is it just me

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A Kuroshitsuji Christmas

A little Black Butler Christmas thing I threw together, enjoy!

Sebastian: *narrates* It was Boxing Day, late 19th century. Just outside of London, UK, lay the grand Phantomhive manor. Its rooftops were decorated with a sheet of white snow, and its windows shimmered with light coming from within. All of the household was in high spirits; the maid, Mey-Rin, was donning some wreath in her hair. Finny, the gardener, had helped to set up real trees inside. They were decorated with candles and ornaments, and proven to be capable of taking a blow, which was proven by the cook Bardroy when he tried to set the Christmas pudding alight. Old man Tanaka was resting near the fireplace and the footman Snake was handing out hot chocolate to everyone. The season had everyone in its grasp. Everyone, safe for the young master, who was sitting cross-legged in a chair near a tree ladened with presents.

Ciel: *shifts in his chair and grumbles* Ugh, I can't believe how much time I've wasted on social frivolities these last few days, I'm horribly behind schedule on my paperwork....

Sebastian: *whispering, while smirking mischievously* Come now young master, this is a special day for us servants. You owe it to us for all our hard work.

Ciel: *sighs* I suppose you're right. Well then... *turns around towards Finny* Finny, would you be so kind to hand out the first box?

Finny: With pleasure, young master! *Finny jumps up and grabs the nearest box* This one is for... S-Snake... Hey! It's from Lady Elizabeth!

Snake: *takes the box from Finny* From Smile's fiancée? How nice, says Webster.

Ciel: Yes, she was pretty thorough with buying presents this year...

Snake unwrapped the box and looked inside. He pulled out a handful of what appeared to be tiny scarfs and hats.

Bard: Are those...

Ciel: Lizzy insisted that she wanted Snake's snakes to wear matching clothing. She insisted it would make them... *twitches his fingers* That much cuter.

Snake: That's a lovely idea! We'll wear them with pride, says Emily.

As Snake tried to fit his snakes with their new ensemble, the young master guestured Finny to hand out the next gift.

Finny: Here you go, Mey-Rin!

Mey: M-My turn?! Thank you Finny!

Mey-Rin unwraps her gift to reveal a lavishly decorated hair clip.

Mey: Oh my! It's stunning yes it is! Thank you young master!

Ciel nods in approval as Mey-Rin tries to put the clip in her hair. Meanwhile, Finny reads the tag on the third present.

Finny: This one is yours, Bard!

Bard: Alright! Let's see what we've got here! *tears off the wrapping paper* A metal cigarette case!

Sebastian: Since you're prone to... Flammable accidents we thought it suitable to buy you something to at least keep your cigarettes safe from anything catching on fire. It would be a waste if you didn't get to smoke them.

Bard: I don't know if that's a compliment... But I'll take it. Thank you very much!

Finny: *frowns at the next present* This one is for... All of us?

Bard: Well then what are you waiting for?

Ciel: Go ahead Finny, open it up.

Finny rips open the box to reveal a stack of Chirstmas hats. The hats are covered in glitter and ribbons. Ciel moans.

Ciel: Lizzy... What have you done?

Sebastian: It would be an insult not to wear them.... *takes one from the stack and puts in on his young master's head, then puts one on himself* Now we're actually dressed for the occasion.

The other servants cheer as they put on their hats. Ciel slumps in his chair, looking miserable.

Finny: Ah, this box is if you, mister Sebastian!

Sebastian: *looks surprised* For me?

Ciel: *smirks* Did you really think you would be spared?

Sebastian: *takes the box from Finny* I... Well thank you!

Ciel: I wouldn't be so quick with the gratitude...

Sebastian unwraps the present. Inside is a calendar for the new year, each month containing a drawing of cats.

Sebastian: Aah... How adorable...

Ciel: *annoyed* And here I was thinking Lizzy would give you something more...

Sebastian: Unsuitable? That thought hardly fits with the Christmas spirit, young master...

Sebastian hugs the calendar to his chest as Finny hands the next gift to Takana.

Tanaka: Ho ho ho...

Finny helps Tanaka open his present. Tanaka got an expensive looking set of tea cups.

Tanaka: Hoh!

Finny: One for you, young master! *hands Ciel a box*

Mey: Oh! That's from all of us!

Bard: Please enjoy it, young master!

Snake: And a Merry Chirstmas to you! Says Oscar.

Ciel has a quizzical look on his face as he opens the package. The servants got him a set of eyepatches.

Ciel: Wha-... Thank you...

Bard: There's no need to be embarassed about receiving a gift young master!

Finny: Now you can match them with your outfits!

Mey: Me and mister Snake picked them especially for you, yes we did!

Sebastian: *has a look of malice in his eyes as he takes out a bright, crimson eyepatch* How about you try this one, young master? It matches the hat....

There was no room for protest as Sebastian swapped the regular, black eyepatch for the coloured one. Ciel's face was barely a shade away from matching the new ensemble.

Finny: Ah, this package is for Mey-Rin again!

Ciel: Wouldn't you want to unwrap a gift yourself first?

Mey: You can't skip yourself, no you can't!

Finny: O-Okay!

Snake: Here's one with your name on it, says Wordsworth.

Finny took the box Snake pointed at from the stack.

Finny: I wonder what it is... *unwraps his gift* ... It's a book!

Bard: *reads the title over Finny's shoulder* "20 Christmas stories and carols, bundled".... With this, you'll be an expert on Christmas before the next year rolls around!

Finny: Thank you young master!

Ciel smiles as Finny stares at the cover, tears in his eyes.

Ciel: I hope you've been practising your reading skills.

Finny: I have! I'm still not that fast, though... Hey... Here's an idea... Could you read us one of these stories tonight, young master?

Ciel: Wha-

Mey: What a splendid idea that is!

Bard: Hey yeah! That would be fun! We've never heard you read something aloud like that.

Ciel: *blushes* And you never will...

Sebastian: Come now, young master, don't be a spoilsport...

Ciel: Why you... *sighs* ... Fine. But only one, and you'll have to work extra hard to do all the cleaning up in the morning.

Servants: Will do!

Ciel: *flips through the book* Hmm... Ah, here's one. A visit from St. Nicholas.

The servants leaned in closer as Ciel cleared his throat.

Ciel: 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care-

Finny: Stockings?

Bard: Yeah some people put the presents in socks above the chimney.

Mey: Really?!

Finny: That sounds fun! Let's hang our socks above the chimney too!

The servants scrambled on thier feet and ran out of the room.

Ciel: Hey! Wait!

After a while, the servants returned, each carrying a sock. Snake's sock looked wrinkled, and Bard's contained a hole. Ciel blinked in surprise, then shook his head in annoyance. The servants hung their socks on the chimney mantle, then settled down again.

Ciel: Could I please continue the story without any interruptions? ... Here we are... The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads, and mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter's nap, when out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, when, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.

Finny: Wow! Santa really has that many reindeers?!

Snake: Do they all have names?

Ciel: *sighs* I'll get to that in a minute... Now... With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN! On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

Finny: They can climb walls?!

Mey: Hush Finny, or we'll never hear the end of the story!

Ciel: As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

Finny: *rushes to the fireplace, knocking over Tanaka* Santa! Santa are you in the chimney?! But the fire is on! It's hot!

Tanaka: Hoooh!

Bard: Finny! Would you please calm down?!

Snake: You know he's not real, right? Says Webster.

As Bard and Snake tugged Finny back to his place and Sebastian helped Tanaka upright again, Ciel continued.

Ciel: He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

Finny: *sighs dreamily* With a description like that... How could he not be real?

Bard: You can't be serious, right?!

Ciel: This is indeed a rather joyful version of Father Christmas. He has also seen other iterations, though... *smirks impishly*

Finny: *a little scared* R-Really?!

Ciel: Read the rest of the book and find out for yourself... Now where was I... Ah... He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk, and laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose-

There was the sound of something clattering. Looking around with a jerk, the household saw Finny laying on his back on the floor, blissfully asleep, his cup of hot cocoa rolling on the carpet.

Mey: Oh dear...

Bard: He couldn't even finish the story...

Ciel: *snaps the book shut* Well I guess that's the end of it for now then... Sebastian, Bard, bring Finny to his bed. Mey-Rin, Snake, clean away the cups and then it's off to bed. We'll finish the rest of the presents tomorrow.

Servants: *nod* Yes sir!

And so, Sebastian carried Finny downstairs, with Bardroy in tow. They entered thier room and lay Finny down on his bed. As Sebastian pulled him under the covers, Bardroy put on his nightwear.

Bard: I swear he's still just a kid, despite his ridiculous strength.

Sebastian: Kid or not, I'll expect him to work hard tomorrow to mkae up for the ruckus he caused.

Bard: *slides into his bed* Geez, lighten up a bit, it's the one time a year we servants get to taste a bit of magic... Who's the spoilsport now... *turns around and starts snoring*

Sebastian: Magic, hm? *grabs the red duvet from Finny's bed and swings open the window, jumping on the windowsill and climbing towards the roof, the duvet draped over his shoulders*

The cold draft from the open window made its way to Finny, who stirred, searching for his covers.

Finny: Hm? Ah! *spots the open window and scurries over, looking around over the landscape, and spots something crimson* Santa Claus?

Meanwhile upstairs, Snake and Mey-Rin just finished their tasks.

Mey: I know I shouldn't ask, young master, but just how does the story end?

Ciel: *reopens the book and points at the last few lines of the poem* He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight-

At that moment, Sebastian soared from the rooftop towards the trees, guised under a blur of red. Ciel looked in disbelief as the jaws of Snake and Mey-Rin dropped to the floor. A few flors below, Finny cheered with delight.

Finny: Santa! Santa! Bard! Look!

Bard: *Sleepy* huh...? Wha-!

As he flew by the windows, Sebastian shouted.

Sebastian: Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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I love how Tamaki and Kyoya play with each other. I love how they're able to meet each other in the middle. I love how Tamaki knows it's just a game, but if it's just a game, then Kyoya is willing to be silly for a little bit. I love how they argue with each other like children. I love how they act like they're parenting together. I love how they go on little trips for no reason. Ugh I love them.

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Finny teaching Snake how to read and introducing him to the authors his snakes are named after.

Baldo patching up Mey-Rin's injuries after she dropped some dishes, just like he did with his comerades.

Tanaka and Lizzy knitting little sweaters for the snakes in preparation for winter.

Snake doing his best to learn how to take care of Ciel in case Sebastian would ever fall ill again (footmen act as deputy butlers when called for).

Tanaka telling the junior servants about the manor in the past.

The servants sharing a late night hot chocolate and some leftovers after a hard day of work.

Sebastian searching for a place to hide the christmas presents his master has selected for the servants this year.

The junior servants trying to convince Ciel to come help decorate the christmas tree because it is a family tradition.

Sebastian playing carols on the piano per Finny's request.

Finny collecting old snake skins to make an arts and crats gift for Snake.

The others listening to Finny rant about which plants he is going to grow in the garden coming spring.

Baldo and Snake comforting Finny when his snowman melts.

Lizzy showing the servants how to make daisy chains.

The servants visiting each other's rooms during the flu epidemic.

The servants bonding together to celebrate each other's birthdays (and trying to find out what Sebastian's is).

Just the Phantomhive household acting as a family

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This is currently happening to me.

I was watching Danny Motta react to Black Butler and it made me so suddenly aware of how my view of characters has changed now I’m an adult because the last time I watched Black Butler I was a kid and was obsessed with Finny and in love with him so much and saw Bard as this older funny guy but now I’m older I’m like Finny’s my son protect him now and instead I’m in love with Bard like he’s so good looking.

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Man I miss the times when you could ship or not ship whatever you wanted and get along regardless. Anyway I love all my mutuals and followers who don’t ship sebaciel and thanks for not hating me

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Meeting for official Kuro merch designers:

Team lead: Alright, everyone! We need new Kuro merch designs. What'cha got?

Merch designer: We actually got new designs for the main characters and the new characters.

Team lead: Let me see. *nods* This is good. This is good, I like this. What if you make these keychains, these standees, and a new teacup set. Oh, and a figurine for...

Merch designer 2: Pardon me, but what about the servants?

Team lead: Who?

Merch designer 2: You know, the Phantomhive servants?

Team lead: Doesn't ring a bell.

Merch designer 2: They play supporting and sometimes major roles.

Team lead: ... *shrugs*

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kuro canon-divergent inside out au where sebastian and the servants are ciel’s emotions, and it’s about how ciel avoids feeling his emotions bc sebastian (apathy) is the Head Emotion(tm) the way joy is in the original, and doesn’t let the servants do anything, bc Everything Has To Be Perfectly Organized + Decompartmentalized(tm) but it’s about him learning to Let Them Also Do Stuff Sometimes because there’s more to the human experience than a general numbness to it all

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okay but the servants get me SO emotional. do you guys understand how much they love ciel? does HE understand? they stood by his side almost immediately after finding out he was FAKING HIS IDENTITY. no questions asked. they truly feel like they owe him his life (since in a way, they do). this is not about their job. they could quit. but they don't want to. i love them too much and i'm so happy they kept protecting him.

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girlypop(me) we're in trouble(i am). i want to read smut about pathetic whimpering men covered in blood. but also not fully a sub,, cuz its fun when they try to act all tough and shit. but im so tired and i cant think of any keywords that could yield good resultss

this is fully incited by me starting danganronpa v3 killing harmony. i wanna ruin amimi and his stupid "i know more than everybody else" type of lines. also kaeda is so flirty dude. and the ultimate aikido girl is so inspiring. i should start threatening to beat up all manipulative ass people i encounter as well, and also thirst over every girl in the vicinity of me. genuinely im kinda suprised how gay and down bad she's allowed to be.

and i really want to kill that small guy who's always on his lying bullshit. not the baseball player, the one with the scarf. like my theory is that he's actually like the ultimate liar or manipulator, instead of the shit he said he was. and I cant stop thinking that his scarf is a kufiya. like I know that its just a checker pattern, but i cant help but replace it in my head with a black-and-white kufiya.

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something people seem to forget is that reki was in a gang. like a fully fledged gang, reki probably knows how to shoot a gun. he has probably been in multiple fights, most likely to have some scars. so it’s no wonder reki knows about S. he can fuck adam up like, he’s probably holding back since he doesn’t want langa or anyone else asking questions on how he can fight/ shoot a gun.

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No one ever:

Me: Do yall think that Reki telling Langa that getting hurt while skating is a rite of passage is also a way to prevent Langa from quitting immediately by assuring he's progressing so he doesn't give up skating like Reki’s Old Friend Tm?

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Am i the only one who interprets langa's character like this?

I feel like everyone talks about reki as the one who works hard and doesnt seem to make as fast of progress and langa as the one with natural talent that lets him progress quickly.

But i feel like i always viewed langa as more misunderstood in that sense. He has learned skill. It just takes him a while to apply it. Like he was an EXCELLENT snowboarder. And it shows when he skates for the first time and all. But after that he realizes how different the two really are, and that it isnt super easy to skateboard. Once he gets the hang of skateboarding though, he seems to excel at an astonishing pace. To me this has always just been him applying his snowboarding expertise to a new but similar concept. Once he grasps skateboarding in general, its a lot easier to apply his previous skills. But everyone i see only ever thinks of reki as having angst about his skill level, treating langa like some prodigy. Langa would be just as angsty in my mind, because people assume he has pure talent, and no one appreciates the hard work that went into learning the skill of snowboarding so well for him to be as good as he is at and pick up new tricks as fast as he does with skateboarding.

Idk i guess its not really present in the show so its not like im upset that people view him how they do. Im just curious if anyone DOES think of him similarly, or if im alone in this.