Kristoff Vernard, aka Kristoff Von Doom (discardedheir) wrote,
@ 2009-07-21 23:39:00

Alternate Universe Flashback: 12 years ago, differently.
It had frustrated Doom, letting them walk away like that. But in these particular circumstances, any other action would be beneath him. Doom could wait for another time. That was the kind of Great Man he was. Kristoff loved him so much.

Kristoff, as usual, was as much of service as he could be in all the minor matters that needed attending to in the aftermath. Once it was all done, it was explained that there was something important he needed to be told, someone he needed to meet. That there would be a few changes and that Doom was confident Kristoff would deal with them in a satisfactory manner. High praise from the Master of Latveria.

Kristoff dressed for dinner and arrived early...to find more place settings than usual, and his own usual chair...occupied.

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	discardedheir 2009-07-23 04:55 am UTC (link)
	And eventually, dismissed, they are walking down the hall. Vincent's newly-appointed room is next to his. he doesn't have to yield his room at least. Kristoff tries to dismiss the streak of bitterness before it can fester and to focus on the child. "If you have any questions, Vincent, please let me know. Lessons will apparently start tomorrow." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-23 05:16 am UTC (link)
	Vincent hesitates, looking up at him. "Kristoff... how evil a person is my father? Or myself?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-23 05:28 am UTC (link)
	Kristoff pauses. "Vincent," He says quietly, and maintaining interest in Vincent's speaking quietly. "I realize we have only just met, but you cannot possibly old enough to qualify as an evil person. Your Father is a much more complicated issue, but he is a Great Man. Why are you asking this?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	quitethecharmer 2009-07-23 05:29 am UTC (link)
	The youth furrows his brow. "Because... everywhere I go.. no-one wants me. Mother took me away from our home once our people knew I was of father's blood." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

discardedheir
2009-07-23 05:46 am UTC (link)

Kristoff crouches for the best eye level with the boy. "Vincent," he says earnestly, "You cannot let a sudden experience of misguided opinions cloud your opinion of yourself. I realize it must be additionally frustrating not to have your mother with you. When I was your age I missed mine very much. But that does not make the problems involved in your separation your responsibility."

"Your Father has many enemies and a very intimidating reputation, yes. That is not the same as being evil."

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quitethecharmer
2009-07-23 06:02 am UTC (link)

"I don't miss..." Vincent starts, then hesitates. "I don't need my mother. I didn't get to say goodbye to anyone. I... I had friends." He says it firmly, as if it wouldn't be believed.

He draws himself up, trying to will himself tall enough to look Kristoff in the eye. "What is the worst thing he has done? I need to know. Even if I can't leave here, I need to know."

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discardedheir
2009-07-23 06:08 am UTC (link)

"Which rather contradicts the idea that you can never be wanted anywhere, does it not?" Kristoff says quietly. That and the fact that he had displaced Kristoff. But Kristoff could not make a calm and concerned point with that information yet. Not yet. "Perhaps you can eventually contact them. I have a friend. I have not seen her in years, but sometimes we exchange letters."

Kristoff tenses. "I am not qualified to know that," he says very quietly. "I only know what other people have called the worst thing he has done. And in the case I heard the most their opinions were...misguidedly concerned."

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	quitethecharmer 2009-07-23 06:23 am UTC (link)
	Vincent furrows his brow. "You..." He clenches his fists, then calms himself. "You will tell me tomorrow. I look forward to our lessons." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	discardedheir 2009-07-23 06:28 am UTC (link)
	"Sleep well, Vincent," Kristoff says quietly. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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