When I Wake Up, I'm Afraid

[spectre_de_la_mort]

"Do you know who this man is? What he has done to you? Killing your father?"

He isn't the same man who did that years ago. He took me in and cared for me much better than anyone did before him after my dad's death. Florida is the one of the closest things to family that I have left. That is why he is under protection of my contract.

"We know. Butch Kain. That's obviously not his actual name."

It is. It's better than the other one he was given. I'm allowed to distinguish who is apart of the Kain name not you. He deserves it.

"That's an interesting concept to have. Especially to have in regards to a trained killer of his caliber."

I don't see the point in this.

"You know that all he does is feel guilty for you."

What? Yes...the debts. He talks about them a lot but--

"He doesn't care. Nor does he trust you. Does he?"

I... You have no right to say that.

"He didn't tell you about your father for the entirety of your time as a For Hire. He purposefully kept secrets behind your back. His negligence is what produced those scars on your face, Wraith. Don't you remember the hatred you felt for him having made those mistakes he did? Who knows...maybe they weren't mistakes. Rather odd for a plan like that to go wrong. Especially if the Informant did your recon."

No. He wouldn't have done that. He wasn't one of them who forgot about me! He helped find me.

"What if he wanted a way that would get rid of you?"

No.

"All he's ever done is get you more hurt and into further trouble. That doesn't speak of caring."

Shut up...

"So for all you know, he could've been the one who gave away your plan to the enemy. Made sure the For Hires didn't come for you until days later of torture. Oddly convenient for them to simply forget a member of their team. One that was selected by Florida to be brought in."

Stop it. You're lying.

"Admit it. All you are to him is a remainder of the man he killed thirteen years ago. A ghost from the past."

SHUT UP.

"Agent Florida never cared about you, Wraith. It's time that you realized this."

Enough! Stop talking!

"Is it because you don't want to face the possibility of another betrayal? His allegiance is to the For Hires. Not you. You're nothing to him."

I'm not...

"Are you sure?"

I...I don't know.

"That's what happens when you decide to think a monster as family. Particularly one on the wrong side."