Part of him thought the boy might move closer to him when they sat, but now that it had happened, he hesitated. He didn't move away, wouldn't try to, but it reminded him of a time too long ago now, just a distant memory. "Yes, you are."

It wasn't as if he had much choice in the matter. So far as he knew, he was still the only person in the city the boy was familiar with, at least, even if they hadn't been on the best terms. He didn't know any of Ciel's friends here, if Ciel even had friends here, and didn't expect any of them would open their home to him. For that matter, he wasn't sure if he trusted anyone else enough to keep the child safe. What was left to him then but to accept the situation and make the necessary adjustments?

He wondered how the others he lived with would take to it. They were full up on this floor, but the couches were nice enough. He could take one to rest on while Ciel slept on his bed. "Not for the time. We're in a city called Riverview. It's not like anything you or I know. There's strange technology about, but I can try to explain that all to you later."