"Welcome to Phantomhive manor. What brings you back after all these years?" eyes user warily
"I came for a bit of food and fun and to reunite with family." grins broadly, then notices the cold stare and frowns "Why so serious, Ciel? Did I do something wrong already?"
"I suppose we should start with your abrupt departure years ago." voice sharpens
stares hard into PearlBliss's eyes "I know you too well to believe that excuse. Who were you working for back then? And why did you fake your own death?"
"No clue and never said it was real. Mom died while dad was on "vacation". Faked death due to being kidnapped didn't work."
narrows eyes "Are you trying to tell me that your parents had you kidnapped, faked your death, and left you here?" "Circus would be more entertaining."
"That is exactly what happened!"
raises an eyebrow "And yet the truth remains hidden from me." pulls out a photograph "Then explain this."
"Your father...or at least a double, was seen with you on the day you disappeared. This wasn't long after your mother's 'death'." points at PearlBliss with a cold glare "Do you have any idea what kind of lies you've been telling me?"
"All true except they killed my parents then took me for money and adoption. Mom was killed by being hit by a car and dad died after years in prison for a crime he didn't commit."
sighs heavily and slumps back into his chair "That explains a lot of things. But I can't help but wonder...why come back now?"
"Family comes first and am kinda bored. Was hoping to become part of the family again."
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful "Family is not always as it seems. If you wish to return to our ranks, then there are some things you must prove."
"Firstly, there is no trust between us. That will take time. However, the second matter is immediate. You must prove your loyalty. Are you willing to swear allegiance to me as your new brother?"
"Sure, but before I swear fealty, do you swear friendship?"
looks up, eyebrows raised "My friends are few, but they are loyal until the very end. So yes, I can promise you that. Now, we can move forward." stretches out hand
Hugs and kisses cheek then shakes hand
"Very well then." pulls away and looks at PearlBliss intently "Before we proceed, we must have our family crest designed onto our coat of arms."
"Of course we do. Our family crest is of a falcon. But the question is, what would be your portion of the crest?"
"Falcon as well, but the crest also has 3 stars representing the trinity of Mom, Dad and Me."
nods approvingly "A falcon crest, with three stars representing our family. I like that idea. The other details can be added later." rubs temples "Alright, if you truly wish to become part of this family, you must prove yourself." pulls out two glasses and a bottle of wine
"You must pass a simple test of wits. A riddle contest. Should you prove yourself, I shall recognize you as a full member of this family."
"Sounds good, just don't pick riddles."
"No riddles, then. Allow me to see if I can stump you." pulls out two glasses and a bottle of wine "I hope you enjoy this. It is a rare vintage from the continent."