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As many of you know, Ciel and Sebastian’s contract is called a “Faustian Contract.” This is because the concept of making a contract with a demon comes from the German legend about Johann Georg Faust, a devout-man-turned-contractee. I thought I would point out some parallels, as well as what this may mean for Ciel when the contract ends and “the devil will have his due.” 

The Demon’s Summoning 
“…[Faustus] took courage and did conjure the star once, twice, and a third time, whereupon a gush of fire from the sphere shot up as high as a man…”

It’s not fire, and a bit taller than a man, but the image is similar. 

The Demon’s Form
“Now a devil, or a spirit, appeared in the figure of a gray friar, greeted Doctor Faustus, and asked what his desire and intent might be.”

In the legend, Faustus was sent to school to study theology, and in his later studies grew well-versed in the Bible. He would have been familiar with, and even comfortable around friars, which is the form the demon chose to appear in. Similarly, Sebastian chooses a form that he knows Ciel will be the most comfortable with, and when Ciel seems put off, offers other options. What is the one thing a demon wants from a potential contractee? Trust. Both a friar and a butler are reliable, and thus ideal forms for a demon to take. 

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Reminder to self, never rely on or make a contract with a demon cause oh boy.

Never heaed of the legend of Faust. It’s a really good tale.