Lancer Shank's Links
It should've been you. You think you can just run away from the consequences of what you did, you're dead wrong.
I'm really sorry. I don't know what else to say. I never wanted to hurt anyone, I swear. If you wanted me to be the one that died instead that day, you wouldn't be the only one.
I owe everything I am to you, for not giving up on me when others already had. And I owe it to you to bring Fathom to justice, for he betrayed all the love and opportunity you gifted him by letting him even live in the first place. He needs to suffer, just as he's made you suffer for tearing apart this family.
My oldest baby, although he's certainly not a baby anymore. None of them are, but Mama will love them all the same. He takes so much after his father, in strength, intellect, and demeanor. But I still remember him as my precious first born, so early and barely clinging to life... small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. How much he's grown... and how proud I am of him.
Part of me wants to be everything you were and everything you could be proud of. But I don't want to be the person you're afraid of, that terrifying person you become when you lose control. That person you fear the most. The person I'm afraid I might become... Everyone always mentions how much I take after you. I hope I never pick up everything though.
Our first child, the first of far too many. He started out so tiny, but he grew out of that pretty quickly. Joy always says he's the spitting image of me, and he seems to also have some of my... issues too. Can't help but feel for the kid... My parents never gave me the time of day, and look how that turned out. Not sure why he looks up to me of all people, but I know what it's like to want peace of mind so badly, so if he needs me I'll try to be there. His mother is certainly better qualified, but he always seemed more receptive to me for some reason.
I don't mind being around other people, but when it comes to personal things I prefer to keep things to myself. Marc is the only person I feel okay opening up to sometimes. I just wish he'd tell me when I'm overstepping more often. I feel like he thinks always having things my way keeps me happiest, but it doesn't if he feels staying quiet is his best option.
Sometimes I feel like my older brother and I are just two sides of the same card, on the opposite side on most things but still on the same page of sorts. I admit I tend to just go with whatever Lance says rather than voicing my opinion sometimes, but he's been getting better about it. Besides, he's my best friend. I could never hold anything against him.
Yeah sure, whatever. Can you quit doing impromptu checkups on me already? I'm fine.
You really ought to watch your stress levels, big bro. Can't be good for you, and your blood pressure levels are too high.
And while I also love and respect you, brother, I can't say I care much for your opinion on the matter of bringing our father's killer to justice.
While I do love you as a brother and respect you as my senior and for all that you've achieved in the family business, I can't agree with how far you're taking this vendetta plan of yours.
Was always such a danger prone troublemaker as a kid. Hasn't changed much since he's grown up, but at least he can take care of himself. Well, most of the time...
The oldest, the king. No one gets in big brother's way. Always a good person backing ya. Plus, he'll never admit it, but he gets real pissed when people mess with his little siblings. ;P Just warning ya.
I don't really spend that much time with Shrike, mostly because he prefers to keep to himself on that island of his with his birds. Whatever makes him feel comfortable I guess. I've been working on being a bit less cold with him, since I've noticed he seems kind of... hesitant to be around me. I know people are usually afraid of me. I don't really want my siblings on that long list though.
Can't really say I have anything in common with my oldest brother. He's aggressive, confident, strong, and fearsome. I'm... not. Lance isn't one to like weakness. We don't really talk much, but... uh, he gets a little scary when people tend to target me because I'm small.
Can't really call this kid my little brother anymore. Doesn't mean I won't tear out anyone's throat for disrespecting his need for personal space. Might be bigger, but he's still my younger brother... and don't say aw, or your throat will be gone too.
I'm very curious which one of us would win in a fight now... I was always a little intimidated and in awe of my oldest brother, but now I'm actually taller and a bit stronger than him now from the constant fights I get into... He'd probably win though... I wouldn't want to fight family anyway... Except Tilia, she's a turd.
Cyan is a sister I can get along with. Tilia is not.
Every time I mention getting into a fight with Lance just to see who'd win, Turul always punches me in the gut. What? I'm curious.
He's worse than Cornell and Tilia combined when it comes to not knowing when to shut up. He's been getting into more trouble than them combined recently too. Can barely get a moment's peace whenever I go home between him rambling nonstop and all the random hit men that have been finding their way onto the properly lately... And why the hell does he always get in the crossfire? He has nothing to do with me or the business. They better leave him the fuck alone.
I tend to get on Lance's nerves a lot whenever he's home and I chat up a storm around him. He's a total workaholic. What's the point of coming home if you're just going to keep working? I used to think he thought I was a total pain in the ass. He probably still does, but apparently Lance gets really pissed off when people harpoon his younger brother. Would've preferred something a little less life threatening to get him to soften up though. :P
Apparently he was scared if I found out about his ex-boyfriend I'd be ashamed of him or something. *sigh* Great to know I leave such an impression on my brothers... The only thing I got mad about was that he didn't find someone good enough for him.
My oldest brother seems pretty clear cut most of the time. He's serious, a workaholic, aggressive, cunning, and doesn't put up with weakness or any hint of disrespect. And then he still manages to surprise me with how much he actually does care...
She seems a little easy to fluster, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. I'll be surprised if she can actually handle Cyan for long, especially in the workplace.
Cyan's oldest brother is certainly a man you don't want to cross. There's a reason their family business controls most of the city and almost all the trade routes of Aaquanixie.
I don't care if Shakuru dated another man. I don't care if he dated a drug dealer. I just don't. But if this guy is mistreating my brother, he ought to know I also don't care that murder is illegal.
Shakuru's pretty worried his oldest brother would kill me if he found out about me. I'm... not surprised, considering what I've heard about the way they handle their business...