[Liem frowns when Ciel continues to inquire about his health in spite of his attempt to politely close the subject. He should probably just be honest with her; they're allied, after all. Information about his heritage might be important for her to know at some point.

But it's so demoralizing when people suddenly change how they treat him after finding out. And at worst, someone might share his business with everyone they know. He's never eager to find out where a new person will end up on the scale.

Liem sighs.]

Please be discreet about what I'm about to tell you.

[Ciel seems like a conscientious young woman. Hopefully she'll honour his request.]

I'm half-vampire. I dress this way to keep out of the sun as much as possible. [And also for modesty's sake, if he's being honest.] You don't need to be concerned about it, or my complexion.