[filtered to friends & acquaintances; (if you think you're included, you are); filtered away from Cain Knightlord]
[Abel clears his throat before dictating...! he sounds terribly awkward and a little tired, but... decidedly content.]
Ah, um... hello, everyone...! It's been a while since I've said something appropriate, hasn't it? I'm sorry if I've been neglecting things lately...
There's-- someone, here... my brother. Some of you might've heard about him from me before... he's my twin, and was until recently... very... ah. Sick. He was dangerous, because of it... and I know I warned some of you to keep your distance if you could.
[...]
He's... not... sick, anymore. Not at all...! But... with the loss of his illness, he's also lost a great deal of his memories. So... he may not remember you if you've met, or... anything he's done while he's here. I promise you - he's a wonderful man, one of the nicest you're likely to meet... and he wouldn't hurt a fly. You have nothing to be afraid of around him. I absolutely swear.
He'll be staying with me for now, and... I know he'd more than love to meet you while he's here! If you see him... I'm sure you'll recognize him. We're identical, except - his hair is blonde. Yes, I realize I got the short end of the stick, don't rub it in...
[...]
I... think I've rambled enough, hm? I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon. It isn't long 'til-- th... things, is it...?
I hope you're all doing well, and-- take care of yourselves, alright? [end filter;]
[filtered to Caterina, Tres, Claire B., Faith, Charlie, Elektra and Jyuushiro]
Cain is back, as... I'm sure you've gathered.
Taking Crusnik was a success... it seems he's completely harmless once again. He doesn't... remember, anything of his life here... or anything after... ah. Becoming 'that,' so...
[...]
I pray you can forgive him for what the beast did in his name. It wasn't him; I know he'd be horrified at the mere thought of what 01 has done... My brother was always a pacifist and a great man; he begged for death at the thought of continuing on as he was. I realize it's no consolation for what happened to you, and what you were involved in, but... If... you could keep this quiet from him, I'd...
[a slight pause]
I'd be truly grateful. I have told him he was... 'sick,' but I haven't been much more specific than that. I'm still not sure how long he'll be able to suppress these memories... but it seems to be holding fast for now. If he can enjoy this peace, then...
I'm sorry... very, very sorry again for everything that's happened, and I pray that this is truly the end of all this madness. I'm... here, if you need to talk, alright? Don't hesitate to find me... [end filter;]
[ooc: still on slowatus, but needed to get this up before the plot begins! ahhhhhh, please forgive any delay in tags!]