"Waking up early is a must young Master. It is the most simple of disciplines for an Earl" explained Sebastian before he momentarily glanced at the world outside. "If there was a unexpected guest, it would be unfortunate if they had to see your half asleep look" commented Sebastian. He could detect someone lurking outside, but it didn't seem to carry a sense of danger or threat. Ciel then continued to talk, pointing out that he could command Sebastian to kneel down at any time. The demon froze for a moment with a brief look of surprise. He had forgotten that the boy was capable of that. "That is indeed correct my Lord. I will follow your command down to the letter, no matter what it is" mused Sebastian. He admired the fact that Ciel had gained more wit over time instead of being the impulsive and short tempered brat back then. A welcome development.

"The event will begin at 8 o'clock and thus we will depart at 7. As you are an Earl, it is customary for the other guests to arrive first and wait for your arrival" The butler set down the comb and stood behind Ciel as he reached over and started to slide off the Lord's nightie. Gazing at the back of Ciel's neck, Sebastian wondered if it would have been better to give into temptation and simply just devour Ciel's riping soul. But just as the nightie was blocking Ciel and Sebastian's vision, an unknown voice could be heard in the room.

"Dress? I believe that would not be needed" came the voice with a light chuckle. Sebastian instantly dropped Ciel's nightie back over the boy and took a protective stance in front of him as he eyed the unwelcomed guest with suspicion and dislike. The guest was leaning against the door frame in a casual manner.

"And who may you be? I am the only one who allows visitors past the Phantomhive doors" said Sebastian, tone blunt.

"Alex Winters, Royal tailor at your service" said Alex with a customary bow. He looked to be 18 and was taller than Ciel but shorter than Sebastian. "I am the qualified apprentice of Mrs Baker. She is feeling unwell today, and so I have been sent in her place". Alex showed Sebastian his identification papers. Sebastian inspected the papers and deemed them to be genuine. However he still eyed the human with discontempt. There was something odd about Alex that the demon could not yet pinpoint.

"You are not scheduled to arrive until later today. I must ask you to leave" came Sebastian's words. He had no intention of having the day's schedule put into a complete mess by a mere tailor. Also, Ciel needed to have his slave mark covered before any tailor could begin their work. As for who let the intruder in through the front doors, it must have been Finny. Sebastian also made a mental note to lock the bedroom door next time when dressing Ciel.

"Ah yes, arrive early I have. In that case, I will simply just wait in the guest quarters. Perhaps I can even request a tour of the manor? It would allow me to understand Lord Phantomhive's tastes and thus select the right fabrics and cuttings" said Alex looking at Sebastian directly in the eye. Alex flashed a wild grin. There was no way the Phantomhives could deny such a simple request.

"Denied"