Twenty-Six: In Which Klaus Nears Dangerous Levels of Fatherly Sap

[myblimpisbigger]

[Phone]

I must admit to being somewhat disappointed. Despite the usual slew of phone calls pointing out how obvious a trap this is, I have yet to see any evidence. Furthermore, my turkey has proved remarkably boring. I was expecting something at least as interesting as last year, but I suppose an infinite turkey loop was just too difficult for

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[deathraygoboom]

You finally figured that out? Now that is surprising.

[myblimpisbigger]

[... Agatha pls go.]

Despite what you would like to believe, Lady Heterodyne, I am not entirely a fool.

[deathraygoboom]

Of course not. But incredibly stubborn? Yes.

[myblimpisbigger]

[Alright, you've got him there. Want a medal?]

You would not believe what having your son repeatedly murdered will do for your appreciation of your relationship with him.

[Phone]

[nodeathray]

[There was silence at Gil's end of the phone. Hearing all of this was a shock for the young Wulfenbach. He sort of questioned if this was really the same man from before. The one who ruled with an iron fist. Could a man like Klaus really change from a place like this?]

I..wont lie to you, si- Father, you don't sound like yourself.

[Said in the most composed manner he could muster.]

[myblimpisbigger]

[It's bad manners to do things like this over the phone, isn't it? But Klaus knew he'd have a harder time saying what he said if it were to Gil's face. He still has to deal with the reaction, but at least he got it out there in the first place.

Predictably, Gil is unsure. Klaus expected this. This is coming from the boy that flinched when he tried to ruffle his hair in a fatherly manner, after all. Baby steps.]

I don't? Mm. I admit I can't decide whether that's a good thing or a bad thing, given the context.

I meant what I said, Gilgamesh. The way I chose to raise you achieved exactly what I wished it to achieve -- you grew up strong, independent, brilliant, and as emotionally detached from me as possible. In Europa, that was ideal. It meant that when I died and it came time for you to rule, you wouldn't be too preoccupied with mourning your father or wishing he was still around to guide your decisions as Tyrant.

[He gives a small sigh.]But it meant that I never truly got to have a son any more than you ever truly got to have a

[nodeathray]

[Gil remained quiet in listening to his father's words. The way Klaus confessed to everything Gil knew all to well. It was strange to hear. Gil could only imagine the expression on his face.]

I see.

[His reply was short and quick. It was obvious that troubled thoughts met with his mind. How was he supposed to reply to this? Was Klaus expecting a quick 'I forgive you' and let it be? Or was there more to this? Gil had half a mind to think this was another test. His brow twitched down, expressing his frustration with the matter.]

The fact that you're recognizing this is really unexpected.

[His eyes lightly squinted into the phone, expecting a sort of yell to leap from the speaker.]