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?

Comments

B

[wonribbons.livejournal.com]

Well... I usually eat soup and take medicine when I have a cold!

B

[kinship]

What sort of medicine? I've never had one before, so I'm a bit ignorant.

[wonribbons.livejournal.com]

I don't really know 'what kind'. It's usually known as cold medicine, so maybe if you go to the pharmacy... you can find it.

Oh! And lots of rest, too would be good if you have a cold.

B.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[poor babby ;(

Abel is sinking down to sit beside his brother on the couch, a little furrow of concern at his brow as he drapes another blanket around tiny shoulders. soon as he's tucked up, he's holding out a cup of steaming tea for him to take before resting his hand over Cain's forehead to feel for fever.

this is. ;; THIS IS...]

...You don't look so good, little man.

[kinship]

Okay, thanks.

I'll stop by the chemist tomorrow, maybe they'll have something there.

[wonribbons.livejournal.com]

Alright. Um... and be careful!

B forevers

[kinship]

[He has a slight fever, but don't fuss Abel, it's only a cold. Taking the tea, he sips it and leans into his big brother's side.]

I think I have a cold, it's okay.

[He nudges the bags on the sofa next to him, giving a small smile, preferring to focus on something positive.]

I got you all presents today, aren't you curious what's in the bags?

[kinship]

I will, you've been really kind, thanks again.

[custodismundi.livejournal.com]

[SHUT UP HE'LL FUSS ALL HE WANTS

WHICH IS APPARENTLY GOING TO BE A LOT

AND YOU WILL LIKE IT YOUNG MAN

he looks a little further concerned when he does, indeed, feel a bit warm... hm. maybe it's time to dig into the medicine cabinet and see what he could find.

but he's distracted by the packages, and nudges at his glasses before leaning for a better look.]

Presents...?

[wonribbons.livejournal.com]

No need to worry; it's fine!

A, hope this is okay!

[whiterusestra.livejournal.com]

[Belarus is lowering slightly so she can look eye to eye with this boy. Family has a lot of meaning to her, and the way he acts reminds her of her brother when they were little, almost.]

Is your fake family, or your real one?

[kinship]

Mmhm, I went around all the houses today and earned money for them.

[Leaning out of his blanket, he plucks up one of the bags and hands it to Abel. It contains a big chocolate cake from the bakery.]

A of course it is!

[kinship]

[He looks thoughtful for a moment, rubbing his runny nose.]

Abel is my real family, from back home, my big brother. The others aren't related to me exactly, but I don't think that matters for them to be family. They're still stuck here like me, and I bet they could use some presents to cheer them up, so I thought I'd try and earn money for them.

[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]

[Hanging up the phone, he makes a mental note to keep an eye out for her in the future. That's twice she'd helped him now.]

[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.

[whiterusestra.livejournal.com]

[she stares at him for a long moment before nodding her head]

There is nothing to be done with this house. Money is not mine. You are sick. Can step inside for a moment. [she leaves the door open behind her and goes into the kitchen to look for some cash.]

[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.]

[kinship]

[She talks in a strange way, so disjointed, but he doesn't mention it. Instead he smiles and follows her into the house, pleased to be in the warm even if there were no jobs to be done.]

Thanks for inviting me in, miss.

[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.]