towards the company, even if Kadaj seems to be the primary recipient of the blistering rage. Bare fingers squeeze into a fist, the meal he'd prepared basically forgotten and growing cold.

❝ Your logic is.. understandable. But do not expect me to follow suit down such a path. ❞

A sleek brow perks up in doubt, and that sharp tongue doesn't hold back again as he wonders aloud, ❝ And will that purpose be found in serving Shinra? Not just our enemy, but arguably Sephiroth's too.. ❞

The only reason that mattered is because he knows they both feel the other silver's rage ––>

a trap, such is the precarious tone in Kadaj's voice, but in reality Kadaj really does wonder what their new world could look like.

The words land and don't quite hit the volatile bomb that lay on his minefield of emotions, but a silver brow perks with curiosity. Peering over his shoulder, Kadaj offers Yazoo the chance to explore his suggestion.

❝ Oh? Now..what would that look like to you, brother? ❞

It sounded almost like ––>

It was wise not to touch Kadaj in that moment, for he would have only hurt Yazoo by pulling away from what was an affectionate notion. Ordinarily he might welcome it, albeit with some feigned reluctance as the typically younger brat might, but in that moment he was bristling with his quiet rage. ––>

foot on your throat, brother. Pulling the strings. Having you do their dirty work. ❞ The words sicken him enough that he makes a face, disliking the notion more and more.

the emptiest of threats; nothing could break their bond and nothing could pull Kadaj away from his brother, especially not Shinra.

He stands to his full height again, petulance on his face as he thinks of them and turns away from Yazoo, speaking as he does.

❝ They don’t deserve to have their —>

❝ The leash does not suit you, ❞ Kadaj hisses like it’s a secret, every syllable dripping with a disgust that isn’t for his sibling but for the wretched company that continued to find ways to ruin their lives, ❝ You belong unchained and by my side. ❞

The words have a weight to them, but it’s —>

loyalties to his brothers. His family. And what Shinra had done to Sephiroth still harbours indignation against the company, almost like a far off distance tale that had been passed down to them and he still believes in it. Holds the resentment and bitterness and rage passed from the once-SOLDIER.—>

Yazoo was right to still be cautious - Kadaj is renown for his unpredictability and he proves such when he moves closer to his brother, leaning down so they’re eye level. Feline pupils had narrowed to dangerous slits in his rage, just visible through narrowed eyes.

It’s all because of his —>