[Unlike Lyney, Freminet was downright terrified of seeing what Kaveh's reaction would be if he told him in person. For now, he debated would it even be okay to talk to him over a text. At the same time, he knows he has to do this.]
[And just like he promised, it didn't take him long before he started knocking on Kaveh's door. Although, between each knock, there was a pause or two almost as if he was hoping Kaveh wasn't home.]
[The door opens fairly soon, and Kaveh watches Freminet for a minute. In truth, he'd be wondering if he'd hear from him since his conversation with Lyney...but ah, let's not run ahead to the conclusion yet.]
Come on in.
[For now, it's clear Kaveh is troubled by something, but he doesn't seem angry, walking back to the couch in the living room (the one couch. the horrible banana...thing in there is something Kaveh refuses to acknowledge as furniture) and picks up Shadowlily so Freminet has room to sit.]
[As he walked in, he had to wonder if Lyney already told him. He probably has but he just had to confirm it and to hear it from Kaveh. Looking at the various items in his house, he had to raise a few eyebrows. It seems that they added quite a few things the last time he went to this place but...!]
Thank you.
[He said before sitting down the couch.]
....I hope that you and Mr. Alhaitham have been doing well. H-How's marriage been for you?
[...It might be a little better that Alhaitham isn't present right now, though. It's clearly hard enough for Freminet to be brave. Kaveh's tone is a little softer, almost gentle, as he prompts Freminet.]
...You said you had something you needed to talk about?
[It was then, at this moment, Freminet wanted to run out of the house. This was a bad idea; his anxiety was peaking as he found himself taking in deep breaths. He knew that Lyney told him already, but it didn't make it any easier.
As he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything. If anything, he closed it back before shaking his head. No, he had to do this. He couldn't leave and not do anything...!]
....D-Did Lyney tell you? About...who we are?
[He said in the lowest whisper possible. It was so difficult to say it with the confidence he wanted to have. But he liked to think that at least he did it. He said it.]
[Kaveh sighs a little, and looks at Shadowlily, who mrrps and pads over to Freminet, putting her paws on his shins to peer up at him. Look at the kitty. Pet the kitty.]
But it was brave of you to come tell me anyway. Thank you.
[As he looked at the kitten, Freminet gave his hand out to her. Taking in another deep breath, he had to remain calm. Father always told him to control his emotions. Emotions were unnecessary in the heat of battle or during difficult times. This was no different.
Slow and steady, he thought to himself as he continued to breath slowly.]
...I know it must be hard to hear it. We...I didn't mean to hide it for so long, I didn't know what your reaction would be.
...You have been honest with me, so I won't lie and tell you I'm not...upset. The Fatui hurt--killed--many people in Sumeru, and treated them as resources to be harvested. That said...
[Kaveh sighs a little, watching Freminet calm himself down, and keeps his tone gentle.]
You, and Lyney...were not the people who worked in Sumeru, and I can't imagine either of you being alright with the plan they enacted with the former Sages. And if I understand the situation correctly...you've been with them since you were very young, haven't you?
No, I don’t agree with the Doctor’s ideas nor do I agree with his methods as they’re cruel. I…I don’t think I would ever go through with anything he does.
[Not to mention the various acts he would do to the children at the House. He gave a shudder thinking that he could have been one of those children should he have arrived at the House a little earlier…]
But yes, you are correct. For as long as I can remember, most of my memories been with them.
[Taking in another breath in, it felt like he could relax. While some of his anxieties still lingered, at least the intensity had lessen.]
...I admit, I don't know much. The House...as far as I know, doesn't have much of a presence in Sumeru.
[Not that he's sure that he'd know. But he does know, outwardly, that it is an orphanage. And given what Freminet says.]
I think...that I am more angry that such a place and situation exists, than I am at you.
[No matter what Lyney or Freminet think of the place that gave them a home and family, Kaveh can't swallow it. Can't agree with taking in children and turning them to soldiers. Can't agree with the horrid reality that even now, five hundred years after Khaen'riah's disaster, that war orphans are so common that the House can do as they do. More than anything, Kaveh is angry at the utilization of such sorrow.]
I know we have different opinions about it but it is the only place where I can call home.
[Would he rather go out in the streets and live the life he had before? No, he wouldn’t. He promised himself that he would do whatever it takes to protect the only family he had left. Even if it meant doing questionable things.
With another sigh, he decided to pet the cat in hopes of calming himself down. At least now, the worst was over…]
I know you’re upset but don’t be mad at Lyney or Father. Lyney didn’t mean to hide it from you either and Father means well. She’s not as bad as you might think she is…
...I will believe that she's done well enough by you to have earned your loyalty, but I'm not sure I can immediately trust in the intentions of a Harbinger, Freminet.
[He sighs a little.] I don't...intend to cause any problems or hold it against you. But if you want me to trust her, I can only do so by her actions. You understand?
[The woman he met had been kind to that girl, and to him, but she had also been terrifying. Kaveh is naive and trusting, but he's not a fool.]
...And I ask you, do not take it...personally if Alhaitham never does trust her. He...saw what was done to the people of Sumeru more closely than I did.
Then take your time. I know Mr. Alhaitham won’t ever forgive her and that’s fine. I know her methods are a bit unusual but to me, she is the only Father I have ever known.
[With that, he have a pause as he took in another deep breath in. He don’t want to think about his own biological father but it was true. This family was the closest thing he had to an actual one.]
She took me, Lyney, Lynette and the others when we had no place to go. For that, I promised I would protect the family no matter what. But…
[He said before trailing off.]
…Don’t blame Lyney or Lynette should she ever appear. They are doing their best to protect everyone.
[Kaveh sighs a little bit. These brothers really are similar...]
...Your brother left me to drown, on Norhpip.
[He holds a hand up, to cut off any protests.] Because of the Leviathan's influence, because he was scared and only thinking of protecting you and his sister, because he'd do anything to do so...I'm sure there were more reasons he didn't tell me.
It's not as though it wasn't upsetting, when I realized it. But I forgave him for that, Freminet. What do you suppose that means for this situation, right now, that he's told us the truth?
[It was a good thing that he did tell him to stop. He was going to say something but instead, quickly closed his mouth before sitting back on the couch once more.]
...Yes, I do.
[He said in a low whisper. As he did so, his head sinks into his shoulders.]
....I understand you'll need some time to process everything and if you don't want to be associated with us anymore.
[with that, he flinched at the touch. He had gotten used to affection from others here where he felt comfortable. However, with how tense he is, it just made him scared.]
Y-Yes we all do. I’m just…surprised you forgive him so easily.
But there's just not much point to staying angry, not at him, and not at you.
[If this makes it sound like Kaveh does not hold grudges, that is a lie, Freminet, he is the second pettiest man in Sumeru. He just doesn't hold grudges about things like this, apparently.]
[What was he supposed to do? He thought he was lucky that the traveler was still willing to work with them after all this time. To know that Kaveh forgave them too? He didn't know what to think.
As he continued to pet the cat, he just....suddenly couldn't handle it anymore. In that moment, he found himself crying the tears started flowing down his cheeks. Sniffling to himself, he wanted to stop but he couldn't. This was just so much to take in.]
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...Mr. Kaveh, are you available at the moment?
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[And just like he promised, it didn't take him long before he started knocking on Kaveh's door. Although, between each knock, there was a pause or two almost as if he was hoping Kaveh wasn't home.]
Um...Mr. Kaveh, are you there?
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Come on in.
[For now, it's clear Kaveh is troubled by something, but he doesn't seem angry, walking back to the couch in the living room (the one couch. the horrible banana...thing in there is something Kaveh refuses to acknowledge as furniture) and picks up Shadowlily so Freminet has room to sit.]
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Thank you.
[He said before sitting down the couch.]
....I hope that you and Mr. Alhaitham have been doing well. H-How's marriage been for you?
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[...It might be a little better that Alhaitham isn't present right now, though. It's clearly hard enough for Freminet to be brave. Kaveh's tone is a little softer, almost gentle, as he prompts Freminet.]
...You said you had something you needed to talk about?
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As he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything. If anything, he closed it back before shaking his head. No, he had to do this. He couldn't leave and not do anything...!]
....D-Did Lyney tell you? About...who we are?
[He said in the lowest whisper possible. It was so difficult to say it with the confidence he wanted to have. But he liked to think that at least he did it. He said it.]
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[Kaveh sighs a little, and looks at Shadowlily, who mrrps and pads over to Freminet, putting her paws on his shins to peer up at him. Look at the kitty. Pet the kitty.]
But it was brave of you to come tell me anyway. Thank you.
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Slow and steady, he thought to himself as he continued to breath slowly.]
...I know it must be hard to hear it. We...I didn't mean to hide it for so long, I didn't know what your reaction would be.
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[Kaveh sighs a little, watching Freminet calm himself down, and keeps his tone gentle.]
You, and Lyney...were not the people who worked in Sumeru, and I can't imagine either of you being alright with the plan they enacted with the former Sages. And if I understand the situation correctly...you've been with them since you were very young, haven't you?
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[Not to mention the various acts he would do to the children at the House. He gave a shudder thinking that he could have been one of those children should he have arrived at the House a little earlier…]
But yes, you are correct. For as long as I can remember, most of my memories been with them.
[Taking in another breath in, it felt like he could relax. While some of his anxieties still lingered, at least the intensity had lessen.]
…And it was with the House of the Hearth.
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[Not that he's sure that he'd know. But he does know, outwardly, that it is an orphanage. And given what Freminet says.]
I think...that I am more angry that such a place and situation exists, than I am at you.
[No matter what Lyney or Freminet think of the place that gave them a home and family, Kaveh can't swallow it. Can't agree with taking in children and turning them to soldiers. Can't agree with the horrid reality that even now, five hundred years after Khaen'riah's disaster, that war orphans are so common that the House can do as they do. More than anything, Kaveh is angry at the utilization of such sorrow.]
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[Would he rather go out in the streets and live the life he had before? No, he wouldn’t. He promised himself that he would do whatever it takes to protect the only family he had left. Even if it meant doing questionable things.
With another sigh, he decided to pet the cat in hopes of calming himself down. At least now, the worst was over…]
I know you’re upset but don’t be mad at Lyney or Father. Lyney didn’t mean to hide it from you either and Father means well. She’s not as bad as you might think she is…
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[He sighs a little.] I don't...intend to cause any problems or hold it against you. But if you want me to trust her, I can only do so by her actions. You understand?
[The woman he met had been kind to that girl, and to him, but she had also been terrifying. Kaveh is naive and trusting, but he's not a fool.]
...And I ask you, do not take it...personally if Alhaitham never does trust her. He...saw what was done to the people of Sumeru more closely than I did.
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[With that, he have a pause as he took in another deep breath in. He don’t want to think about his own biological father but it was true. This family was the closest thing he had to an actual one.]
She took me, Lyney, Lynette and the others when we had no place to go. For that, I promised I would protect the family no matter what. But…
[He said before trailing off.]
…Don’t blame Lyney or Lynette should she ever appear. They are doing their best to protect everyone.
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...Your brother left me to drown, on Norhpip.
[He holds a hand up, to cut off any protests.] Because of the Leviathan's influence, because he was scared and only thinking of protecting you and his sister, because he'd do anything to do so...I'm sure there were more reasons he didn't tell me.
It's not as though it wasn't upsetting, when I realized it. But I forgave him for that, Freminet. What do you suppose that means for this situation, right now, that he's told us the truth?
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...Yes, I do.
[He said in a low whisper. As he did so, his head sinks into his shoulders.]
....I understand you'll need some time to process everything and if you don't want to be associated with us anymore.
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[Kaveh huffs a little, but stands up, and carefully, places a hand on Freminet's head.]
I forgave him for it. I'll forgive him for this too. My family will always come first, too. But we all want to go home all the same, don't we?
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Y-Yes we all do. I’m just…surprised you forgive him so easily.
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But there's just not much point to staying angry, not at him, and not at you.
[If this makes it sound like Kaveh does not hold grudges, that is a lie, Freminet, he is the second pettiest man in Sumeru. He just doesn't hold grudges about things like this, apparently.]
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...You are much too kind. Even if you're still angry, I can't believe you still forgave us.
[And yet, as he said those words, he found tears forming at the corner of his eyes.]
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[Will he take a very soft kitty crawling into his lap? Will that help?]
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As he continued to pet the cat, he just....suddenly couldn't handle it anymore. In that moment, he found himself crying the tears started flowing down his cheeks. Sniffling to himself, he wanted to stop but he couldn't. This was just so much to take in.]
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