Re-Reading Count Cain/Godchild

[potentpoisons]

So you have reminded yourself of my tragic tale? You needn't mourn my end; I chose it of my free will. Riff's fate was sealed and so was mine.

[His smile is somehow stubborn and full of deep sorrow.]

Mary must forgive me. Uncle Neil too. I have, at least, left them a better life - a better world - in my wake.

[For the time being.]

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1/idk we'll see

[cagedinlove]

...ah.

[cagedinlove]

Is it--

[cagedinlove]

Can it really be you, Big Brother?

[cagedinlove]

[That's a silly question. Of course it's him.

Everything, his immaculate suit and top hat, his eyes, his Cheshire cat smile--]

and done

[cagedinlove]

[She throws herself at him, burying her face in his stomach and trembling badly.]

You're late.

Oh nooo :(

[potentpoisons]

[Poor thing. She is perhaps one of the few that can make him feel truly guilty and that emotion is magnified a thousand fold.

But it doesn't matter. All that matters is she is here. He can see her again. Cain kneels - an act he would not do before kings - and gathers her close, his smile never wavering.]

I have no defense. [He never does against her judgement.] Did she hurt you? I knew she would seek you and I could not allow her to harm you or force you to do something you would later regret.

;C

[cagedinlove]

[She still doesn't look up, tucking her face against his neck now that he's kneeling, shaking her head vehemently.]

No, no. You saved me. Like how you always save me. Even though I wanted to put an end to her, you still protected me in the end.

<3 ?

[potentpoisons]

I wouldn't be a good brother to you if I did any less. [He rests his cheek against her soft hair, gently holding one of her hands.] It's time for our party. If you think I can't attend, you are wrong. I gave you my word.

♥!

[cagedinlove]

[Merry huffs, but there's no ire in it. She just snuggles closer.]

If I weren't absolutely ecstatic about that idea, I'd say that this is just you trying to avoid a scolding from me.

:3

[potentpoisons]

Please scold me! I deserve it and if it makes you feel better, I will stay here and listen. [He chuckles, closing his eyes.] I love you and I regret nothing of the time we have shared.

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[cagedinlove]

[She pooooookes his side.]

You're secretly a masochist, aren't you.

[cagedinlove]

Anyways, it shall have to wait, I don't want the tea to get cold.

And...I love you too, Cain. [Whispered and for his ears only.] I've missed you.

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[potentpoisons]

[He jumps and blinks at her.]

Why would you even entertain that possibility?

[potentpoisons]

Perhaps you are the one who is the sadist! Since you like scolding me so.

[No, she's absolutely right. He's just stubborn.]

I never meant for you to miss me.

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[cagedinlove]

[She snickers. He's like a bristly cat that got wet when he's like this.]

I only scold you when you do something bad, you know!

[cagedinlove]

[She finally pulls away and gives him a sad smile.]

And yet I miss you anyways. Every day.

1/2

[potentpoisons]

I usually have a good reason. [And said reasons do not always include various ladies.]

[potentpoisons]

[He watches her, reaching out to toy with a few strands of her hair.]

I'm sorry for that. I would have brought Riff and myself home if I had been able.

[cagedinlove]

[She shakes her head again, reaching out and clinging to his outstretched hand.]

I know. I know you tried your hardest to come back. But I know it was something you had to do, too. You had to take care of all the loose threads.

[Always so, so busy. Almost too busy for a little girl who craved his affection and care, but she never resented him for that. The time they shared together was--is, has to be-- enough.]

[potentpoisons]

The Hargreaves might be cursed, but the curse perished with me, with Father and Mother too.

[Not that he has any desire to call Augusta Mother beyond it being a biological fact.]

You are free of it and I know you will ensure a brighter future for those who have survived. Oscar better do his duty.

[cagedinlove]

[She leans her cheek into his palm, giving him a tiny smile.]

He's been alright so far. But what if he doesn't? What will you do then?

[potentpoisons]

[Alright is not nearly good enough! Cain frowns imperiously.]

I will haunt him terribly. He will know no rest until he makes it up to you.

[cagedinlove]

[Poooouts.]

Haunt me instead!