[ Sebastian doesn't seem to mind Howl's curiosity, though he doesn't know the extent of why just yet. The emotion that he'll be able to pick up is largely one of an easy, almost unsettling calm. There's curiosity there too, but it's quite secondary. Despite the situation, he doesn't seem to be bothered all that much.

As Ciel explains, Sebastian's expression becomes more thoughtful, but also sharp as he listens intently. There's also a clear recognition as she says "Pleroma" and "Kenoma" not long after, though he doesn't keep why a secret. ]

Cliché indeed. Whoever may have named things is quite the fan of Gnostic texts.

[ On their own, some of the terms both Howl and Ciel have been using didn't stand out all that much, but when combined with pleroma and kenoma, it's a different matter. It certainly helps to give him a little more of a framework, since the naming schema is so consistent and fitting. ]

But I remember the dream well, yes. It was... [ He trails off lightly as he searches for the word he'd like best, since a few come to mind. A few of them also answer her question, albeit indirectly, but he chooses the most honest. ] —novel, I would say.

[ His answer comes readily, though. Considering the stress that Howl had put on the word when referring to other Martyrs, he doesn't think it's unfair to guess which side these two were hoping for. ]

I chose the abyss. [ "Easily" is the thought that drifts out for Howl. ]