[His heart contracted. He relinquished the items in his hand without a fight, trying to think of something to say to them. To the both of them. He had nothing. No words of comfort, no prompts that it would be alright.

... Cain had still not returned. That alone caused him fear. Had the scientists finally cast them aside? His tone rasped, he'd already lost all of his tears.]

... I couldn't find him at all. This is... this is all I could...

[Nill. Oh Lord, Nill. Abel sank to his knees, grasping the small child by the shoulders. This was all he could possibly give, when he himself was beyond comfort. Pulling her towards him for a firm and protective embrace]