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.]
[It really wasn't fair. How could Kaveh forgive them when all they have done was hide information from him. He didn't even notice the hug at first as he was too busy wiping his tears away. It wasn't until moments later that he realized.]
Is that so? Well, you can ask me anytime you want one.
[Kaveh fucking loves hugs, Freminet.]
I know it's scary. And I know...I can't speak for how Alhaitham or Dehya or anyone else will feel about it. But we all have the same wish...and I think, with time, they'll appreciate how brave you've been, to tell us the truth.
[It was such an odd feeling. Kaveh wasn't a stranger but to anyone outside of the Hearth, it felt like it. And yet, he didn't ask him to let go as he slowly calmed down.]
We never intended to harm anyone by keeping this a secret. The House of the Hearth is mostly for gathering information but...
[There was something he wanted to tell Kaveh but, he held back. As he wanted to say something, he shook his head and decided to go with something else.]
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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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Kaveh doesn't know what to say, so he doesn't.]
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S-Sorry, I didn't mean to get your shirt wet...
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[He chuckles, softly.] I can let go, if you don't want it.
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[He said with a sniffle or two.]
...It's just a little odd. No one really has hugged me outside of Lyney or Lynette.
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[Kaveh fucking loves hugs, Freminet.]
I know it's scary. And I know...I can't speak for how Alhaitham or Dehya or anyone else will feel about it. But we all have the same wish...and I think, with time, they'll appreciate how brave you've been, to tell us the truth.
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We never intended to harm anyone by keeping this a secret. The House of the Hearth is mostly for gathering information but...
[There was something he wanted to tell Kaveh but, he held back. As he wanted to say something, he shook his head and decided to go with something else.]
...We only do it for our family...