Chlaus

Chlaus (クラウス, Kurausu) is an Aristocrat of Evil, as well as a close associate of and informant for the Phantomhive house. He frequently travels to gather information.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, page 12
==Appearance==
Chlaus is a middle-aged, bearded man with blue eyes and blond hair drawn back in a tidy ponytail. He often wears suits paired with ornate ties.
==Personality==
Chlaus is an affable, adventurous individual who prefers a cordial, relaxed atmosphere over a strict, businesslike one.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, page 31 A regular traveler, he diligently seeks and gathers information for the Phantomhive house. Additionally, he tends to pick up words and phrases from countries he has visited.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, page 24
==History==
At a ball, Vincent Phantomhive warmly greeted Chlaus while Ciel shyly hid behind his father, and Chlaus stated that it was a rare occasion to see them all together. Vincent commented that he was gone for a while; Chlaus, then, responded that "German beauties are made of tough, virtuous stuff," and Vincent offered to help relieve the tension the next time.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 32, pages 3-4Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 131, page 11
==Plot==
===Black Butler Arc===
Chlaus arrives at Phantomhive Manor and meets Ciel Phantomhive at the front steps. Chlaus greets him joyfully, and when Ciel responds to him in a blunt manner, he jokingly tells him that he is as rude as ever. The Phantomhive servants courteously welcome him, and Chlaus notes that the manor is beautiful along with the fact that Finnian is a relatively new addition to the household. Sebastian Michaelis leads him to the courtyard, and Chlaus remarks on its magnificence. He is seated at a long table, along with Ciel, and Sebastian prepares them tea.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, pages 24-27
Soon after, Ciel asks for the "usual goods," and Chlaus passes him the "game" that has been difficult to obtain as it has not yet been released in Italy. Chlaus questions if he is obliged to deliver the next one soon, and Ciel affirms it, saying that children have a greed for games.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, pages 27-28
Sebastian then serves the evening meal. Chlaus is initially inquisitive of the dish, but Sebastian stuns him with an overwhelming story on its background. Chlaus laughs heartily, stating that Ciel never ceases to surprise him, and praises Sebastian's vast knowledge.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, pages 29-31 Because he is conversing, he fails to notice Mey-Rin accidentally spilling wine on the tablecloth. Sebastian swiftly removes it, and when Chlaus returns his attention to the table, he is shocked to see that the tablecloth is missing. Ciel tells him to disregard it, and eat at his own leisure.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, pages 33-37
Afterward, Chlaus comments on Sebastian's extraordinary talent, and much to his amusement, Ciel reveals that one of the reasons he hired Sebastian is for his delicious sweets.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, pages 39-40 Subsequently, Sebastian brings out the after-dinner dessert.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, page 42
Later at a meeting between the noblemen, Ciel reveals that he has received the ingredients from Chlaus;Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 3, page 10 they are actually drugs, and Chlaus has strenuously obtained them as evidence of the Italian mafia's crimes, that is to be presented to the government.Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 3, page 25
==Quotes==
* (To Ciel Phantomhive) "Here is the game you wanted. It wasn't released yet in Italy. It was difficult to obtain."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, page 27
* "My, my, if it's a game and such that 'kids' can handle, then it will be effortless."Kuroshitsuji manga; Chapter 1, page 28
==Trivia==
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===Out of Universe===
* According to the official Kuroshitsuji character popularity poll, Chlaus is the fifty-fifth most popular character in the series, with two votes. He shares this spot with Funtom Corporation's rabbit, Arthur Randall, Ludger, Alan Humphries, and the Prince Albert puppet, who also received two votes.June 2015 Issue of Square Enix's GFantasy Magazine
* The game given to Ciel by Chlaus is Mouse 3, which is a reference to the Earthbound MOTHER series of games in Japan. The third game, Mother 3, was never released outside Japan, which may explain why the game was "difficult to obtain" for Chlaus.
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* In the first season, Damian plays a similar role to Chlaus, although Damian is not related to Ciel Phantomhive. The dynamic relationship between Ciel and Damian, versus the relationship between Ciel and Chlaus, is considerably different.Kuroshitsuji anime, Episode 1
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