Lay Down Arms and Softly Fall (2852 words) by thesavagesabretooth

Summary:

Klavier had done it. He had shown his throat, and given his brother the weapon to cut it. He had admitted his weakness. All Kristoph had to do was take the knife and draw blood.

And blood he drew.

“I’m sorry, little brother,” he whispered as he held him tightly. “I’m sorry I did that to you. It was uncalled for. It was unnecessary. Please forgive me my indiscretion. I beg your pardon, a thousand times.”

Every cord of independence that Klavier had carefully tied over the last years was cut with the knife of Kristoph’s apology.

Now all alone, Klavier Gavin finally visits his brother in prison.

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