[Oz doesn't at all look surprised to hear that, because it does fit right in with the mental picture of Ciel that he's collected over the last couple of months. He tries his best, but he's so clumsy in the realm of emotion that sometimes his best is still sharp and painful - both to the people he's trying to protect, and to himself.
Mabel, in this equation, is a non-issue. If she doesn't remember - if she doesn't even have a scar - then that's that. But Ciel? This sort of self-imposed restriction will only hurt him in the end, and since Mabel doesn't seem to be at risk, it probably won't help her either.
After a few seconds of silence, he decides to put that concern into words.]
I know that you want to protect her and keep her safe, but if she doesn't remember, is there really much of a risk?
[Even though he's equally aware of the fact that, protecting Mabel aside, Ciel is also trying to protect himself here. Facing someone who's forgotten you is a painful thing.]
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Mabel, in this equation, is a non-issue. If she doesn't remember - if she doesn't even have a scar - then that's that. But Ciel? This sort of self-imposed restriction will only hurt him in the end, and since Mabel doesn't seem to be at risk, it probably won't help her either.
After a few seconds of silence, he decides to put that concern into words.]
I know that you want to protect her and keep her safe, but if she doesn't remember, is there really much of a risk?
[Even though he's equally aware of the fact that, protecting Mabel aside, Ciel is also trying to protect himself here. Facing someone who's forgotten you is a painful thing.]