Abyss, Van+Asch, 3 a.m.

[vangirl]

Title: Doubt
Author: vangirl
Canon: Tales of the Abyss
Spoilers: Character backstory
Characters/pairing: Van + Asch
Rating: All Audiences
Warnings: Underage implications? If you choose to read into it.


Some nights sleep seems hardly worth the effort. It's a better use his of time to complete unfinished work than to simply toss and turn and doubt.

This night, his mind is elsewhere and he accomplishes little. A knock at the door distracts him and he moves to open it.

On the other side is Asch, looking up at him with fear and an uncertain need. "Master? I had a nightmare… Can I…?"

"You may." Van smiles, stepping back. "Come in."

Asch smiles, relieved, and enters his quarters.

This night, Van's mind has no doubts. He's done the right thing.

Comments

[cypher]

mmmmf, oh. ouch. such a telling moment, for both of them.

[vangirl]

Thank you! I had a lot of trouble keeping this one to a proper size. ^^;

[cephy]

Ahhh, Cypher is right, such a turning-point feel to this moment. :D Still makes me want to give Asch lots of hugs, though.

[vangirl]

Thank you! Asch will always be in need of hugs. ^^; whether or not he wants them is something else entirely though...

[cephy]

Oh, I'm pretty sure he would tell you very emphatically that he doesn't. But we know better. ^^

[inarticulate]

Ooh, I love the layers here with what's going on, and how beautifully it showcases Van's character in 100 words. ♥

[vangirl]

Thank you! I had to be vague due to the word count limit but I'm glad the general idea got across. :D

[tg]

See icon. ]:

[vangirl]

...that is a sad, appropriate box. :(