[He looks a little amused; it sounds as though she's all but made up her mind even without his suggesting anything.]

I'm not sure yet. Lady Yima urged me to do whatever makes me happy, but... [He's sure he doesn't have to spell out that's easier said than done, when they were both pulled under by the Kenoma until the very recent past. Perhaps, like Ciel, he should find something simple that brings him joy, like her with baking.]

Well, for now, I have someone to watch over. I can think about the future properly if I'm able to help her return. [He pulls out his pendant from where he'd kept it tucked away safely in his jacket, showing Ciel the attached Shard, the colour of burnt umber.]