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

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

I'm probably more than old enough to be your father; I can take care of myself.

Oh, Dr. Brennan just has an unusual way of showing affection, that's all. I don't know about the others.

*tries to wrap his head around Clow being older...* *flails*

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

.... father?

..... is that so?

[Private]

I am worried about Cain. He's grown more distant it seems... I should have been a better father to him. But work just seemed... there were other priorities I couldn't ignore... at least the others are willing to speak to me.

... ah. I see, now... Clow? I hope that your health is good lately. I can always look in on you if you're in need of someone to run an errand, bring you food, or whatnot. I know it's not easy once you get older. It would be no imposition. That's what family is for...

[i-themagician.livejournal.com]

Indeed. She tends to push away or deny her ties with those she's close to, but really what she wants is for them to pursue her more. She'll open up eventually! Take myself, for example: she and I look as though we're always arguing, but actually we're very important to each other.

[ private ]

I don't think it's your fault, Solomon. Some people are just naturally reclusive. I'm that way, and I think Cain is even more so.

I'm dead! My health is fine! Ah, no, I think I can manage on my own. Besides which, I have my own family to help me out with things, too. So don't fret. ♥

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

I see. Such an unusual way of relating... but, it's a comfort to know that she doesn't really share her brother's hostility. Hm. I wonder if the same would hold true for Kincaid. I'm grateful for the advice, Clow.

[Private]
Cain... Cain's hostility is real. Perhaps, if it isn't asking too much... you might pay a visit to your... grandson. See if you can persuade him that I'm not the enemy. Despite our differences, I want to see this family whole. Family is important to me.

... your own family? Clow, we are your family.