Title: Word of the Day v. FFIV
Author: Garnet Eyes
Archived: fanfiction. net, livejournal. com
Last Updated: 3 Jul 2011
Summary: 21 October 2000 edition.
Rating: K
Characters/Pairings: Cecil, Kain
Author Notes: cadre, noun;
1. A core or nucleus of trained or otherwise qualified personnel around which an organization is formed.
2. A tightly knit and trained group of dedicated members active in promoting the interests of a revolutionary party.
3. A member of such a group.
4. A framework upon which a larger entity can be built; a scheme.
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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Cecil hadn't realized quite how much he depended on his guard until Kain was no longer with him. Certainly, the dragoon would be back eventually, but the paladin wanted his best friend with him now. Kain was one of the few constants in his life, one of the few people who reliably supported him and pointed out what he didn't see and aided him when he needed it. Cecil knew he wasn't a bad king, but he also knew that he would be better once Kain was with him again.