[ When Peko approaches, Ciel is doubled over on his knees and forearms with his head bowed forward in a way that even his short hair covers his face, or most of it. He coughs, since it's just a reaction of shock to seeing Mahiru's body and having it so closely associated with someone he held dear and never properly grieved for in the first place. As such, what he coughs out hoarsely at first won't make much sense to Peko. ]
Aunt Ann...
[ He had never allowed himself this, so it was only natural that it would come all at once, and violently. He had gone to her funeral, but rather than truly let himself grieve, Ciel Phantomhive had wanted to be the elegant, graceful noble, even in mourning, so he had given her a picturesque send-off. But he had never shed a single tear, until now. The corners of his eyes feel hot, and he sits up with an expression of disgust as he wipes at his mouth, ashamed at his own weakness. Ciel had known Peko was there, so he glances at her, but then it's also quickly back away. ]
Sorry— [ It's ridiculous, he thinks. He'd only known the girl for a few days, so seeing him this upset had to look ridiculous to one of her classmates. Of course, Ciel isn't allowing himself the idea that this is a totally reasonable reaction for a young boy either. ]
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[ When Peko approaches, Ciel is doubled over on his knees and forearms with his head bowed forward in a way that even his short hair covers his face, or most of it. He coughs, since it's just a reaction of shock to seeing Mahiru's body and having it so closely associated with someone he held dear and never properly grieved for in the first place. As such, what he coughs out hoarsely at first won't make much sense to Peko. ]
Aunt Ann...
[ He had never allowed himself this, so it was only natural that it would come all at once, and violently. He had gone to her funeral, but rather than truly let himself grieve, Ciel Phantomhive had wanted to be the elegant, graceful noble, even in mourning, so he had given her a picturesque send-off. But he had never shed a single tear, until now. The corners of his eyes feel hot, and he sits up with an expression of disgust as he wipes at his mouth, ashamed at his own weakness. Ciel had known Peko was there, so he glances at her, but then it's also quickly back away. ]
Sorry— [ It's ridiculous, he thinks. He'd only known the girl for a few days, so seeing him this upset had to look ridiculous to one of her classmates. Of course, Ciel isn't allowing himself the idea that this is a totally reasonable reaction for a young boy either. ]