[ He allows Peter to help, to only for so long before he'll want to head over to the wheel. ]

It is appreciated, but I shall hold off for now. I have had far worse, though it is not so lingering.

[ He's starting to care far less about his secret at this point, since without Ciel, well. What point is there to hiding it, really? ]

But I hope you will both understand my impatience. Are we still continuing assuming we all have to play this foul game?