004 Sniffles

[kinship]

[A: EVERYWHERE IN MAYFIELD (Action; open)]

[Cain had risen early and left a note for his for his family on the side: GOING OUT. BACK LATER. CAIN. So now there was a small ten-year-old boy, muffled up in a scarf and coat, knocking on every door. He sounds bunged up with a cold, but he's smiling enthusiastically at whoever answers. Could it be you?!]

Good morning! Do you need any odd-jobs doing? Or any chores? I'm trying to raise some money for a present for my family.

[B: Phone and Home]

[After a long day, Cain is sat at home with a blanket around himself and several packages by his side (presents for the family) on the couch. He's shivering and sniffing, he's never been ill before so this is a new experience on him and he's not sure what to do with it. While he's waiting for his family to come back home, he picks up the phone to ask for advice.]

What are you supposed to feel like when you have a cold? What do you do to make it better?

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[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[god, he's... so cute. Abel takes it reverently like he's been gifted the holy grail, putting it in his lap and examining it's contents with a fond little smile.]

C-- Cain. You didn't have to do something like that...

[kinship]

I know.

But Miss Esther and Miss Alucard always seem so... cross, and I know Nanako was scared of the zombies, and we're all missing home. So I thought everyone could use presents to cheer them up.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[ahh ;; his heartstrings... Abel slings an arm gently around his brother's shoulders, tugging him lightly into his side to duck his head and press a kiss onto the top of his brother's.]

...That was very sweet of you, you know that? I bet they'll really like them.

[kinship]

[He's happy to lean against Abel, his throat hurts and his nose is all bunged up. Mmm brother pillows make it all better.]

I got Miss Esther a chocolate cake too, because I don't know what she likes. Miss Alucard a new notebook and pen for school, and Nanako a toy cat.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[rubbing his shoulder gently, he lets Cain relax into him, happy to provide comfort if he could. had he not taken care of him well enough, to catch a cold? ...ahh, he feels terrible his little brother is ill.]

Esther likes sweets, herself, so I'm sure she'll enjoy a little indulgence. All the better if it's from you. She's taken quite a liking to you, you know.

[he ruffles blonde gently.]

Miss Rachel and Miss Nanako will appreciate you thinking of them, too. Definitely.

[kinship]

Will you tell me about how you met Miss Esther?

[He still finds it weird to think that Abel is from the literal future, it's just... bizarre.]

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[h-haha... actually, he doesn't mind talking about this at all. WHAT HE CAN TALK ABOUT ESTHER ALL DAY...

he shifts a bit, though--]

How about I go raid the medicine cabinet, first? I bet there's something in there that will have you feeling a little better.

[kinship]

Mm, okay.

[He reluctantly shifts off his brother, too-bright eyes following him as he goes to check for medicine.]

It's so weird to be sick, what do you think they would say if they knew I had a common cold?

[It's almost funny.]

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[he slides to his feet and into the bathroom, tugging the mirror cabinet open to look inside. least he has experience with this sort of thing with Caterina.]

Are you sure it's just a cold? We can take you to a doctor, to be sure...

[sob. he's not paranoid. no. not him.]

it amuses me spellcheck recognises snottily as a real word

[kinship]

I don't know, I've never had one before. But I think so, the symptoms make sense.

[He sniffs as though to demonstrate that, snottily attractive.]

/gontly snots

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

Maybe we should get it checked out to be safe...

[yeah, it's going to be like that. Abel comes back with two orange gel-cap pills, holding them out with a glass of water for his poor stuffed-up brother.]

This should alleviate it a bit, at least.

in the dicking yard?

[kinship]

[Taking the medicine obediently, he looked up at Abel with a thoughtful frown.]

Do you think they have a doctor here?

as i toe my shirt, naturally.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[sitting down beside him again (and feeling his forehead, again, too) -- he nods.]

There's even a therapist hanging around here. Finding a doctor shouldn't be hard.

We'll have you good as new in no time!

hurhur

[kinship]

[He's still got a fever, the same as two minutes ago fusspot. Leaning against his brother again, he's silent a moment before burrowing a bit closer.]

I don't think I'll go around looking for odd jobs again.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[Abel pulls his little brother up and into his lap, tucking arms around him protectively. ;;]

You should take it easy. And definitely shouldn't go wandering out alone... this place can be dangerous, you know.

[kinship]

[A little more quietly, but still calm. It's sad that even at ten they'd already seen enough for this not to be instantly traumatising.]

I know.

I saw a man murder his drone family today for entertainment and then he threatened to chase me with his knives.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[te... nsing omfg. now he's never letting you out of his sight -- you realize this right? no seriously.]

What--?

[kinship]

He really thought it was funny...

[That had been the worst, it sickened him.]

We argued, I tried to tell him how wrong it was, but he wouldn't listen.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[a-ah. he's lost a little color, and next thing he knows... he's just tucking widdle brovver into his chest, tight and protective as if he could... make it go away or.. ;;]

I'm-- sorry. I'm sorry...

Some people in this place, are just...

[he doesn't even know what to say. Cain ;;]

[kinship]

[Wrapping his arms around him in return, he rubbed a hand reassuringly down Abel's back. There there, big-little brother.]

It's alright, Abel. I'm okay. I just wish there was a way to take those drones out of the house, I think he kills them every time they come back.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

...Maybe there's something we can do to help them.

Do you remember the address? [SLDKJF DON'T COMFORT HIM GET OUT. he's the BIG BROTHER here.]

[kinship]

Mm. It was 1488 Kramden Road.

[But Abel seems far more distressed over this. Cain is upset over the drones being hurt, but he's not traumatised or injured himself.]

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[he nods, committing the number and street name to memory, before pulling his babby brovver closer and tucking his head under Abel's chin.]

I'll do what I can. There are people here with powers and abilities... people who want to protect others. Someone must be able to do something...

[kinship]

I'll go and watch the house myself if I have to, but I'm no good in a fight.

[And he's not stupid enough to just throw himself in harm's way, usually. He's not Lilith.]

I could watch with binoculars from a distance, and then shout for help if I saw something.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't go near that house again. If that man catches sight of you, it could be trouble.

[and like hell Abel is letting Cain out of his sight. FOREVER.]