Title: Word of the Day v. FFIV
Author: Garnet Eyes
Archived: fanfiction .net, livejournal .com
Last Updated: 26 Feb 2011
Summary: 27 November 1999 edition.
Rating: K+
Characters/Pairings: Cecil, Kain, Rosa, Cecil x Rosa
Author Notes: perspicacity, noun;
1. Clearness of understanding or insight; penetration, discernment.
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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It had been years since Kain had disappeared, years since either Cecil or Rosa had seen their dearest friend. The paladin had thought that he had come to terms with the fact, that he was resigned to not knowing. He was wrong, and he knew he was wrong the moment he first laid eyes on the dragoon upon his return. His heart ached at the sight, and Cecil only didn't run to greet the blonde because his legs trembled. Rosa was not so restricted, and she promptly hurried to his side and hugged him close to her breast, chirping a pleasant greeting before inquiring about where he had been, what he had done, and what he had seen. Cecil wanted to hear these things as well, but Kain was still wearing a dirty brown travel cloak and held a threadbare satchel on his back over his spear; who knew when the last time was that he had the chance to rest?
Baron's king offered room and board and a chance to relax as he saw fit before joining the royal couple at dinner, although Cecil hoped that the older blonde would still join them earlier. Kain smiled graciously upon his offer, and his voice was deep and warm during his response. The paladin had missed that sound terribly, and it was sheer bliss to be in his dearest friend's presence once more. The dragoon had a subtle air about him now, one that spoke of refined intentions and worldly wisdom, but he still found it in himself to tease the smaller man and Cecil had never been happier to be flummoxed by Kain's words.
This was the life that he wanted.