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RIP Baldo you would've loved Twitter

RIP Meyrin you would've loved Devious Maids

RIP Finnian you would've loved Roblox Grow A Garden

RIP Tanaka you would've loved The Gilded Teafling

RIP Snake you would've loved Coyote Peterson

RIP Sebastian you would've loved The Promised Neverland

RIP Grell you would've loved Dragula

RIP Will you would've loved Life360

RIP Ronald you would've loved the Reminders app

RIP Undertaker you would've loved '___' For Dummies

RIP Elizabeth you would've loved Old Disney movies

RIP Sieglinde you would've loved "A Whole New World"

RIP Bluewer you would've loved NileRed

RIP Redmond you would've loved Nars Cosmetics

RIP Violet you would've loved My Chemical Romance

RIP Greenhill you would've loved The Fitness Gram Pacer Test

RIP Clayton you would've loved Milo Murphy's Law

RIP Cheslock you would've loved Umbrella Academy

RIP Harcourt you would've loved Red, White and Royal Blue

RIP Edward you would've loved Hollow Knight

RIP McMiller you would've loved Hello Kitty Island Adventure

RIP Soma you would've loved random FaceTimes

RIP Agni you would've loved Fortnite Zero Build

RIP Lau you would've loved TikTok drama

RIP Ran-mao you would've loved Pinterest

RIP Alois you would've loved hittin the clubs

RIP Claude you would've loved Powerpuff Girls

Heyyy kurofans!!!

Just dropping by to talk about the Phantomhive servants and their complicated little family dynamic with the demon butler!

I just find it intresting how Sebastian tends to morph his personality depending on which servant he is directing to, and there is a reason for each.

(Btw im only gonna focus on Finny, Bard and Meyrin on this post btw, sorry Snake lovers he just didn't interact with the demon much for me to talk about him here!!)

Finnian and the demon who took in the role of his teacher and subtle caretaker.

I have to say, Finnian definitely looks up to the butler. While he fears him, it always comes in flickers, what never leaves is his appreciation and care for Sebastian.

It's worth noting that Sebastian adopts a gentler approach when training Finnian: marked by patience and restraint.

The demon recognizes the blonde's fragility, so he tends to be kinder to him than with the other servants.

Bard gets sarcasm, Mey-Rin gets teasing, Snake gets cryptic warnings, but Finnian? A simple sigh and a patient redemonstration.

I love how in the picture below, Sebastian lets Finnian embrace him, giving him quiet comfort while gently reminding him of his strenght.

Now, I know Sebastian does these things in order to gain obidience and trust from Finnian, but i love to see how he really does treat him like the child that he is. (look at the way he quietly tucks him in bed.)

While no doubt, Sebastian can get frustrated by the gardeners antics, he also sees the potential in Finny and respects him as a servant of the phantomhive household.

Also yes, I know what Sebastian did to Finny in the green witch arc, but he could've killed him so yk what i think throwing him to the ground is a better outcome lol. Also!! Sebastian literally warned Finnian to get out of the way before doing anything, so yk for a demon, I do deem that as a wierdly good deed. And even when he threw the blonde out of the room, he acknowledged and thanked him for taking care of the young master.

In that scene, Finnian was confused by Sebastian's behavior, showcasing how the blonde truly isn't used to the butler being rough with him in a way that would truly hurt him. To the gardner, Sebastian was "acting wierd".

All in all, Sebastian doesn't take the roll of a abusvie tyrant who attempts to make Finnian obey him into submission.

And the reason for it is quite simple: Finny, the kid who was deprived of movement and sunlight when he was young, got employed by the young earl with the promise of freedom and sunlight as exchange for his loyalty.

So if Sebastain where to completely restrain Finnian, the blonde's loyalty to the phantomhive household would've wavered. That's why the butler takes a gentle and caretaker approach towards him, which explains Finnian's love, greatfulness and attachment to the butler.

He doesn't see him in the same light as those cruel men in the lab who abused him, i dare say that he views him as family.

Sebastian allows the child to embrace him, even after mistakes that anger him greatly. Still, the boy feels safe enough to admit his wrongdoings and finds solace in the butler's presence.

He scolds him gently, and gives him the liberty to choose which plants to buy to design the garden. Respecting Finnian's position as he does so.

Sebastian praises the boy when he performs his tasks correctly and even takes the time to teach Finnian about the plants in the garden.

His approach, as I’ve mentioned, is entirely gentle: he never belittles Finnian for his lack of knowledge but instead patiently guides him.

Finnian doesn’t know what Sebastian is, only that he’s the one who taught him how to hold a teacup without breaking it. And for a boy who was once a lab experiment, that kindness matters more than fear.

Soldier to Soldier: Bard’s Tactical Recognition of a Superior Force

Sebastian's way of gaining Bards obidience was...intresting to say the least. (lol)

God, that pannels never fails to make me laugh.

Anyway, Bard was rebellious at first. He had no respect for Sebastian or his commands. The cook couldn't stand the "pristine, high-class butler" act.

After spending so much time in war, that polished demeanor doesn’t just irritate Bard, it unsettles him.

And the butler sees through that and so he decides to switch tactics.

What does Sebastian do in order for Bard to obey him? He bitchslaps him across the face.

He resorts to the same amount of violence that a higher rank officer would use on a disobeying soldier.

Sebastian creates an enviormennt Bard was used to in order to ease him into the mannor.

(As a small side note: Sebastian initially refused to call Bardroy “Baldo” out of professionalism — much to the cook’s annoyance. But once he realized that the nickname made Bard feel more comfortable, he eventually gave in and started using it.)

Mey-Rin worships Sebastian, Finnian adores him, but Bard? Bard’s the only one who sees through him, and that’s exactly why Sebastian respects him for it.

Sebastian said it better himself, Bard is the only one in that manner who is afraid of death,he’s sharp enough to notice what Finnian and Mey-Rin overlook.

The Butler doesn't have that humane quality in order to guide MeyRin and Finnian to not be too careless about their feelings and lives they hold, so he needs Bard to teach them instead.

And in time, Bard rises to the task, becoming their anchor, their unshakable rock.

Before long, the cook felt comfortable enough to open up and share his own backstory with the butler.

This is a huge turning point for Bard and his relationship with Sebastian.

It was the aftermath of Bard’s recruitment test that made the cook feel he truly belonged at the manor. And it was Sebastian who carefully crafted that sense of normalcy and comfort that allowed Bard to settle in.

It wasn’t just the sense of comfort Sebastian carefully built around him or the feeling of belonging that followed the recruitment test, it was the butler’s quiet, deliberate speech, “You are afraid of death,” that truly resonated with Bard.

In that moment, something shifted.

A validation of the life Bard had lived, the pain he carried, and the grit that had kept him alive through war. For the first time in a long while, he felt seen for who he was, not just what he could do.

And in that moment of clarity, he finally understood his place in the manor: not just as the cook or a soldier, but as someone who mattered and could make a change.

And in time, we can see various ways in which Bard tends to guide Finnian and MeyRin in ways Sebastian (a demon) fails to do so.

Not only that, but Sebastian's role as a harsher and less romanticized teacher is also what made Bard trust him and create a space for him to feel emotionally secure around him.

Bard learned to truly respect Sebastain.

Sebastian had to struggle to get Bard not only to adjust to the manor, but to trust him as well. And if that meant landing a punch and delivering a symbolic speech about Bard’s strengths, then so be it.

Mey-Rin and the superior who she has a crush on.

Sebastian’s approach to winning Mey-Rin’s loyalty and trust is quite interesting, a delicate balance of gentleness and firm command.

When Sebastian first set his sights on recruiting Mey-Rin, his approach was enthusiastically forceful.

He wasn’t about to let her slip away easily; every word and gesture carried the weight of his conviction, compelling her to see beyond her own doubts and recognize the role she was meant to play.

however, Meyrin suprisingly, didn't give in to Sebastian's offer (it was o!Ciel's later strategtic food bribe that made her accept the job).

it is important however, to highlight just how crucial Sebastian is to Mey-Rin’s drive and dedication within the manor.

His compliments and subtle affirmations fuel her determination, giving her a sense of purpose and worth that she deeply craves. Without his steady presence and approval, Mey-Rin’s motivation would falter, but with him, she feels empowered to face any challenge the manor throws her way.

Mey-Rin ends up developing a crush on Sebastian and while I am certain it wasn't the demons intention for her to fall for him, he expertly plays into her feelings, carefully weaving just enough sweet words and gestures to keep her longing for more, deepening her attachment while maintaining an inscrutable distance.

Look at Sebastian's use of words in this pannel, the way he refers to her as "lady".

After a life spent surviving with grit and grit alone, being seen as more than just a weapon feels like a quiet luxury.

She clings to the little moments—wearing pretty dresses, adjusting her ribbon just right, blushing at a compliment—because in them, she rediscovers a softness she thought she had lost forever.

And with Sebastian, who sees her not just as a sharpshooter but as a lady worthy of poise and praise, that desire to indulge only grows stronger.

I daresay that out of the three original Phantomhive servants, Mey-Rin holds the deepest affection for the butler.

While Finny adores him with wide-eyed loyalty and Bard treats him with begrudging respect, Mey-Rin’s feelings run deeper: tinged with romantic yearning and idealization.

While Sebastian never explicitly encourages it, he certainly doesn’t shy away from feeding into her idealization. A well-placed compliment here, a soft smile there: it all adds fuel to the fire of her feelings.

And for Mey-Rin, who had lived so long without kindness or softness, the fantasy of him becomes a refuge she’s not quite ready to give up.

IN CONCLUSION

It’s compelling to observe how Sebastian interacts with each of the servants, his approach carefully tailored, almost tactical, to draw out their loyalty.

At this point, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to believe they’d take a bullet not only for the young master but for Sebastian as well.

He didn’t simply harvest loyalty, he nurtured love.

Sebastian is an integral part of the familial bond that ties the Phantomhive servants together—whether he likes it or not.

This one hell of a butler will forever be family to Bard, Mey-Rin, and Finnian in their own unique ways.

No matter the chaos, the orders, or the secrets they carry, Sebastian remains at the heart of it all: not just as their superior, but as someone they’ve come to trust, admire, and quietly love.