Good. He trusts that Mey-Rin will be as underestimated as she is back in London: a valuable asset. Mey-Rin will get the slightest nods of approval before the butler focuses his attention on her question.

"Yes, I was recently contracted," Sebastian says. A demon has no need for food, drink or even money - but as he's still bound by the young Master's request to appear human, he has to play at it. Money has been the biggest issue, forcing Sebastian to take on odd jobs now that he doesn't have access to the Phantomhive purse.

It does make it more difficult to bribe people when he isn't backed by an Earl.

"My Dominant is a man called Wataru Hibiki. I can introduce you if you need help securing a contract of your own."