#*lucas

(This is Lucas’s initial butler story.)

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A Past of Hurting Others, Chapter 1

-One day-

-Devil’s Palace, third floor corridor-

Lamli: It hurts! It hurts so much, Mr. Lucas! Lucas: It’ll be over soon, so just hold on a bit longer. Lamli: Oww!! Muu: It sounds like Lamli’s screaming. >I wonder what happened >It sounds like he’s in pain? Muu: Let’s go check it out!

【Third floor butlers’ room】

Muu: Please excuse us. Uhh, we heard some screaming just now... Lamli: Ow! It hurts! Mr. Lucas, I’m alright now! Lucas: No, not yet, Lamli. Stay still. Lucas: I have to sanitize the wound properly, otherwise it could get infected later. Lucas: Just bear with me a bit longer, OK? Lamli: No w-way... Lucas: Hmm, is that...Oh, Master, it’s you. Lucas: I’m sorry, I’m a bit tied up here... Lamli: M-Master! You gotta help me! Lamli: Please, stop Mr. Lucas! >Stop Lucas...?

Muu: W-Wait, Lamli! What happened to you? Muu: You’re covered in dirt all over. And you’re all scratched up... Lucas: Apparently, when he was running through the forest, he tripped and hurt himself. Muu: Running through the forest? Why were you doing something so dangerous? Lucas: Nac caught Lamli slacking off and started to chase after him... Lucas: It would seem that Lamli tripped when he escaped into the forest. Muu: I see now...that’s the reason for his injuries. Muu: And so now you’re treating him, Lucas. Lamli: Mr. Lucas! I wasn’t slacking off! Lamli: I was just, uh, taking frequent short breaks! Lucas: Yes, yes, I understand. Lucas: Lamli, I’ve known you for so long now, I know your personality very well... Lucas: I’m not angry at you taking a break, so you don’t have to worry about that. Lucas: But it’s not good to make a loud fuss, alright? Lucas: You’ll bother the Master if you do. Lamli: I, I just...I’m sorry. Lucas: Hehe, I just need to clean one more spot. Bear with me. Lamli: Ughh... Lamli: B-Be gentle...feather-light touches, okay? Lucas: (chuckles) Lamli: Ouuuuch!! -Some time after that-

Lucas: Alright, that about wraps it up. Lamli: Well done, Lamli. Lamli: Ooh...You’re not gentle at all when you’re doing your doctor work, Mr. Lucas... Lucas: That’s because if I don’t treat your wounds properly, they could develop into something worse later on. Lucas: I’m also doing this all for your own good, Lamli, understand? Muu: That’s right! He treated your wounds for your sake! Muu: I think...that Lucas is very considerate person! Lamli: I already know that much... Lucas: Haha, thank you, little Muu. Lucas: Now, Lamli. You still had some cleaning left to do, right? Lucas: Nac’s waiting for you in the garden, it seems. You should go see him quickly. Lamli: Uggh...if I go, then he’s totally gonna lecture me... Lamli: So troublesome... Lucas: (chuckles) Lamli? Lamli: Mmm...fine, I get it...if you tell me to do my best, then I will, Mr. Lucas. Lucas: The mansion is always clean because of you, Lamli. We really appreciate it. Lamli: Hehehe...is that right? Lamli: If you’re gonna cheer me on like that, it makes me wanna work hard! Lamli: All right! I’m kinda feeling up for it now! Lamli: Master, I’m going to work my very hardest! >Do your best! >I’m rooting for you! Lamli: Thank you, Master! Well, then, I’m off! (trots off)

Muu: What was that just now? Muu: Lamli sure gets some wild mood swings, huh... Lucas: That’s just how he is. I personally think he’s a nice and lively lad. Lucas: By the way...What brings you here, Master? Did you have some business here? >Lamli’s screams worried me,..

Lucas: I see, that’s how it is... Lucas: I’m relieved to hear that you don’t feel ill or anything like that. Lucas: If you ever feel unwell, you can come find me at any time. Lucas: I am the mansion’s private physician, after all. >Thank you

(ding...dong...)

Lucas: Hmm? That’s the bell announcing noon. Lucas: That reminds me! I have to go to the Grosvenor main residence in the afternoon today. >The Grosvenor main residence?

Lucas: Yes. Lucas: I’m going to go represent the mansion and do some business with the nobles there. Lucas: Not the most agreeable of topics. The negotiations involve a variety of topics, money being one of them. Lucas: While I am the physician of the mansion, I’m also in charge of negotiations, to make connections outside of the mansion. Muu: Wow...that’s amazing, Lucas! Muu: But, I think “in charge of negotiations” matches you really well. Lucas: Really now? Why do you say that? Muu: Well...I don’t want you to take this the wrong way at all, but...Lucas, when I'm talking to you... Muu: How do I put it? I kind of feels like you’re looking right into my soul... Muu: It’s a really strange feeling. Lucas: Like I’m looking right into someone’s soul... Lucas: (chuckles) I do get told that often. Lucas: But, it’s not like that at all. Lucas: I’m not looking into people’s minds or hearts. Muu: Is that so? Lucas: Yes...I’m just skilled at conversing with others as I sort matters out, that’s all. Lucas: If anything, understanding others’ emotions... Lucas: ...is what I consider myself to be the worst at. >You don’t really seem like it

Lucas: Really? But, it’s the truth. Lucas: It’s a bit embarrassing to admit, but I’ve been aware of it since I was a child. Lucas: In the past, I... Lucas: I was an insolent and awful child.

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