Ah. So ultimately, you still made the choice yourself.

[ this line of questioning about Sebastian is not particularly pleasing, though. ]

I only hire the very best. [ is his simple explanation. ] Physicality plays no part.

[ too bad Ciel only has half as much to scrutinize, then. ]

I look forward to it as well, doctor. We will be seeing one another soon enough, I don't doubt. It seems we can never go too long.