Title: Word of the Day v. FFIV
Author: Garnet Eyes
Archived: fanfiction .net, livejournal .com
Last Updated: 23 Apr 2011
Summary: 13 May 2000 edition.
Rating: K
Characters/Pairings: Kain
Author Notes: panache, noun;
1. Dash or flamboyance in manner or style.
2. A plume or bunch of feathers, esp. such a bunch worn on the helmet; any military plume, or ornamental group of feathers.
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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Kain suppressed the urge to roll his eyes as a servant fixed up his royal armor to as close to perfection as the man could manage. The blonde preferred his day-to-day armor, and not just because he was more comfortable in it. His usual armor offered more protection, should a battle take place. This formal attire was barely more than a breastplate and pauldrons. And frills. Many, many, many frills. It was hideous. But it was high fashion in the court, and Kain was a highborn and needed to keep up with these styles. Still, he couldn't wait for this event to be over and done with so that he could get back into his normal garb. It was easier to perform his duties when he didn't feel as though everyone must be mocking him for this flagrant stupidity taken physical form.