Using Dictionary .com's August 2000 Word of the Day as basis for freehand thoughts and interactions of the Baron trio. Length and perspective both vary. Not intended to follow a single timeline. Kain, Rosa, and Cecil in various combinations.
Title: Word of the Day v. FFIV Author: Garnet Eyes Archived: fanfiction .net, livejournal .com Last Updated: 21 May 2011 Summary: 03 August 2000 edition. Rating: K Characters/Pairings: Cecil, Kain Author Notes: miasma, noun; 1. A vaporous exhalation (as of marshes or putrid matter) formerly thought to cause disease; broadly, a thick vaporous atmosphere or emanation. 2. A harmful or corrupting atmosphere or influence; also, an atmosphere that obscures; a fog. Disclaimers: Final Fantasy IV is owned by Square-Enix and I in no way, shape, or form profit off of my writing. This is simply for my own pleasure, and may at any time be removed and/or modified as I see fit.
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Although he was undeniably hurt by Kain's actions, the younger knight knew that the behavior was very unlike his best friend. There was something else happening, something that Cecil didn't know about, that was driving the blonde to do things that were completely against his code of honor. The young prince didn't know what he needed to do, but he resolved himself to help, to fix whatever was broken, to fend off the unseen force that was manipulating his best friend. Kain was precious to him, one of the only people who had been true to him throughout the years, and the dark knight would not allow himself to fail the older man as Cecil had failed himself.
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