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[A: Private to Abel]

[Enough was enough. His chest hurt with the last couple of weeks, knowing his brother was here and yet being alone all the same. It wasn't right, it was painful to endure, and he had come to the end of his patience with it. He thought Abel would seek him out; after all, he was apparently the elder now and with all the knowledge of what was to come, it had been his words that had hurt Cain in the first place, and... Cain had just really thought his brother would come through for him.

But apparently Abel was immature at ten or ten thousand, and so it was up to Cain to make things right between them. He had waited until everyone else in the house was engaged in their own tasks, and then gone to the lounge where the 'father' of the house was sitting. He had avoided the same room as his brother since their argument, and even now his heart was thudding hard in nerves that this would end in the same way. Poking his head through the door, he took a deep breath.]

Abel..?

[B: Phones / Open to all]

I know there are a lot of academics here; students at the schools, those assigned to teach them, and those with just an interest in knowledge. The subjects taught to the year groups are very fixed and don't allow for exploration, and I wondered if there were any systems in place for learning outside the schools.

With all the people represented here, it seems a shame that we can't learn from each other. I know I would love to learn other histories and skills, and I'm sure I can't be the only one.

If there are others who feel the same way, who think they want to learn or could have something to teach, why don't we try it?

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I wish I was big me.

[His hands rubbed up and down Abel's back, for all the useless comfort they would provide.]

Then I'd know how to help, and we'd be one.

[h... haha ;/ Abel shakes his head, but his throat is too tight to say anything, and he has no idea... what he'd say, even if he could.

instead, he settles for hugging his brother tightly as he can, eyes shut and comforts provided worth far more than the little boy gave himself credit for. do you know how long he's wanted to see you again, little-big brother?]

[No, he literally can't comprehend that there might be a future where there was one without the other.]

...I love you, big or small, isn't that enough?

--yes.

[he doesn't even need to think about that one. centuries without proved to Abel how foolish he'd been to squander the gift of his brother's unconditional love.]

I-- love you, too. I love you too, Cain... I'm so sorry.

Lets... Can we... start over?

[there's a... long pause...

before he tentatively draws back, just enough to be able to look down into his brother's face. eyes are a little misty. --WHAT? it's just. allergies. IT'S DUSTY IN HERE OKAY.]

You... aren't angry?

No.

[Maybe a little, but Cain had never been very good at showing his anger and dealing with it.]

I just want my brother.

[...nnn. he doesn't deserve you, you know.

but he is drawing him into a tight hug again, tucked nice and possessive and protective to his chest. FOREVER.]

I can-- do that much...

Then... then let go.

[He wants to start again, he doesn't want there to be anything to apologise for.]

...Do I... have to? I like these hugs...

You can have another one in a minute, I promise.

...Well, long as you promise...

[Wiggling free of his twin, he hurried off towards the door.]

Wait here, don't move.

[curious... he shifts a bit, but doesn't move from the couch as promised.]

Alright. I'll be right here. Right here! I promise.

[Dashing upstairs, he changed into the patterned pajamas he had been wearing when he first arrived here; almost stumbling down the stairs again and into the lounge, rubbing his eyes and making the most unconvinced shocked face ever.]

Oh my! Where are we?

[ah... Abel lifts his head as his brother makes his return, before giving a fond chuckle.]

--My! What have we here...?

[he lifts to his feet, putting on a bewildered expression as he heads for the steps and a certain adorable blonde boy he'd quite like to hug and never let go, right now.]

...Abel, is that you?

[OH MY GOD! SUCH A SHOCKED EXPRESSION!]

How--?

[haha... he crouches down a bit to his level, a fondness in his eyes. ...he never did deserve you.]

Of course it's me! Someone has to make sure I don't get myself into too much trouble all by my lonesome, right? So, wherever we are... at least it's together.

[Giving Abel a serious look, he rested a hand on his shoulder.]

That's the important thing, that we're together. Don't forget that, okay?

[h-hn... he pauses, just a moment, to look into those eyes. wistful longing, so many regrets... he wishes so much he'd done better by you, kiddo.

then he folds Cain into a gentle and fond hug.]

...Of course. Of course. I'll never forget, Cain.

[Wrapping his arms around Abel in return, he felt a weight lift inside him that had settled with the wrongness between them before.]

I love you, big or little.

...I love you... too, Cain. A lot.

[a lot a lot... he's giving him a squeeze, wanting to keep him like this forever. ;;]

[Pressing a kiss to his chin, he sighed contentedly.]

Come on, you should get started on the dinner before Miss Esther comes home, and I have homework.

[sdlfkjsdf his heart... HE IS GOING TO BE YOUR SHADOW FOREVER NOW, BABY BRO.]

...Mm. Do you need... any help? Or...

[he wants to do ALL THE THINGS with you!]

[He loves Abel shadows, but he gets the feeling Miss Esther might beat Abel up if the dinner isn't ready when she gets home.]

No, it's okay. This is all stuff we did when we were little.

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