34th Devotion: They don't call, they don't write...

[favoritetraitor]

My children... and just what have you been up to lately? Cain, Luke, my wayward sons. I think it's time you came home...

[Attempted filter to ARTEMIS]
Carl, Jezebel, Billy, Zexion, Xemnas, Clow, Lyle, Temperance, Lavi, Artemis, Basene, Kincaid... you are taking care of yourselves? With all the incidents occurring in the city lately, I have worried... they say to let your children make their own mistakes, but perhaps there's such a thing as having too much. Dear ones, forgive me for not being there when you've needed me. I shouldn't have spent all my time at the office... but I'd hoped to give you all a better life... have I failed? Is there still time to make amends...


[Solomon in full Mommy Dearest curse mode. And what else would he 'mother' other than his organization?]

Comments

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Are you mad? You know I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself and I told you as much yesterday.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

...

Now Cain, is that any way to talk to me? I know we've had our differences, but honestly, I've only wanted what was in your best interests.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

You're acting very strangely today.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I know what you're talking about. Listen, I've been giving it serious thought lately, and I think it's time that you resolved these issues with your brother and came home.

[ooc: Solomon has NO idea of their real relationship. He's looking at ARTEMIS as his family, and Cain as the one who left the fold.]

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

he is mad--or cursed--

No, I will not. I'm perfectly content living on my own. I'm capable of looking after myself.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

... of course you are. That isn't the point. What's going to happen around the holidays? You know it just kills me to think of your spending it alone.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I could always play along--

What, with those people who might as well be complete strangers? Besides, I hardly spend them alone.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Well, how do you expend to bond if you refuse to spend any time with your siblings?

Cain... I know that thing's haven't been ideal for you at home. I am truly sorry about that... but, is it really too late to make amends? I don't think I'm deserving of this much hostility...

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Perhaps I don't intend to 'bond' at all. I've been a loner since I was born, and you know that perfectly well.

I don't see why I shouldn't be allowed to lead my own life.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

You always were the strong willed one in the family...

Cain, of course I appreciate you wanting to 'lead your own life', as you said. And I am proud of you for that...

I just don't see why this would mean you have to exclude the possibility of some sort of family bond to help you when you need it. Is it wrong of me to want to be supportive?

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Because I have my doubts that you would truly help me if I asked for it.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

... you wound me. You doubt my sincerity? Have I hurt you so deeply?

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it isn't just you.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

... oh Cain. I've failed you, haven't I? I should have protected you better...

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

The last thing I need is to be better protected.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

... ask me for anything. I want to correct the past between us. What do you need that I can provide?

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I need you to leave me alone.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Cain...

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

... you can't possibly mean that.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I can and I do.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

As much as it pains me... I... will respect your wishes.

Please, take care... the door is always open if you should ever change your mind.