Another long evening of paperwork and skulking about the city, and for what? Ultimately the paperwork had simply been reviewing revenue, a matter that Ciel really had no need to know. The city of London had been peaceful for the past few days thanks to his vigilance, which meant his regular rounds were all but moot. For whatever reason the young boy had issue falling asleep last night, waking a few times in the evening only to drift off again. Sleep as of late had been sketchy like that; his servants and even Sebastian had blamed it on growing pains. He was growing to be certain, but it was absurd to think that would prevent him from sleeping.

When the time came that Sebastian finally parted the blinds Ciel was far from ready to get up. He'd vaguely heard the demon's entrance, but upon being hit with a cascade of sunlight and at the butler's insistence he had little choice but to rise. With no small degree of reluctance he pushed himself up into a sitting position, blinking blearily into the sun's rays before glancing at the teacup offered to him. "If it is quiet then is it necessary for me to wake at such an obscene hour...?" he mumbled, sighing before taking a sip of his drink. Feeling a faint tug at his scalp Ciel sat upright to make combing his hair easier, setting the teacup in his lap as he glanced out the window. So would begin another day in pursuit of those responsible for stealing his life. Three long years of incessant chases and dozens of clues and yet there was no clear culprit yet. Absolutely blasphemous that he would be made to run about like this, like someone's piece in a game.

Ciel ignored the quip about is 'due diligence', but bit when his stature was brought up. "Reach your shoulder?" he repeated, gazing up at Sebastian before smirking. "Should I want to do such a thing I'd simply order you to your knees Sebastian. What do I need stature for when I can bring others to my level?" He'd of course noticed the changes in his height as of late, amongst other things. When he'd initially formed the contract he had no intention of ever living this long, so reaching 15 was a surprise to him. What's more were the alterations that he was going through as a person. His body was changing in ways he'd not expect, hair was beginning to poke out here and there, muscle mass was growing and even his voice seems to have gone a touch deeper. Physical changes aside there were some more... Hidden ones as well. He was a bit more arrogant than he used to be, and considering how he had been that was something. There were urges now too, ones he had been utterly alien to before and was embarrassed to admit. He'd certainly never bring those up in anyone's company.

"Right... I suppose we've best be getting ready for that celebration then." Ciel mumbled, moving his teacup back onto the trolley. Brushing Sebastian's hand aside he swung his legs over the edge of the bed, lifting his arms and yawning in a stretch before he got to his feet. Mornings had never been his favorite time of day, and waking each day with the knowledge he'd have Sebastian preparing him didn't help that in the least. "When will we be departing for this party anyways? You neglected to give me a time Sebastian." In the evening, most likely, which left plenty of time for whatever else may need to be done. Never a shortage of work, that was for certain. Turning his head to the clock in the corner he noted the time at just past eight, surprisingly late for him to be getting up. "Hurry up and get me dressed, I need to make sure the others are about their duties as well. I'm not going to be leaving the estate in any less than perfect order tonight, Queen or no Queen."