Abyss, Duke Fabre+Van, candlelight

[vangirl]

Title: Flame
Author: vangirl
Canon: Tales of the Abyss
Spoilers: Akzeriuth -- presupposes knowledge beyond that.
Characters: Duke Fabre and Van Grants
Rating: PG
Warnings: n/a


"Your son is destined for great things." The candlelight flickers as Van speaks.

Duke Fabre grimaces. "I'm aware of that."

Van keeps a tight smile. "You must feel proud. Your own son will usher in a new era of prosperity."

"My son will die."

"Sacrifice is necessary. The hero of Hod should understand that." The Duke stiffens. "Your son will be a martyr, and you won't spare him."

There's fire in Fabre's eyes. "You dare mock me, Major Grants?"

Van blows out the candle. "You are nothing before the Score, Crimson. I will ensure that your son fulfills his destiny."

Comments

[walking_forward]

Ow, this smarts in a very resigned way.

It just kind of brings home the feeling that under the score, pretty much anyone can be thought of as a victim. And Van knows this and uses it against anyone, despite being a victim himself in a way. X/

Anyway this was very lovely, thank you. =D

[vangirl]

That is pretty much Van's viewpoint, I feel. Everyone is controlled by the Score, and he both pities and hates those who are so easily controlled by it...And he is completely willing to be a bastard about it.

Thank you for reading. ♥