#[ kai sliding into the dms: hi i killed your shitty husband so you could get a moderate upgrade <3 ]

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@dustwereturn asked: ❛ it’s the silence that scares me. ❜ from dolores!

" I can only imagine. " But he doesn't have to. Kai knows how she feels, that chilling silence has once haunted his home as well. It drowns everything in its path, somehow growing LOUDER and more uncomfortable than any noise could reach. The worst part isn't exactly how long it lasts though. No, it's the initial realization that hits you. Where one was once used to so many sounds that you'd take it all for granted, push it aside in your mind. The clatter of silverware and dishes being put away in the cupboard, the soft stream of water coming from the faucets whenever someone washed their hands, the various chatter and music coming from the television. All of it stops. His parents arguments growing in volume, the SLAMMING of doors, the creaky wheels of his dad's wheelchair. All of it was gone in an instant after Vincent had walked out the door in the early hours of the morning. For weeks Kai was left with that agonizing, TAUNTING silence.

And now Dolores was left with it with the passing of her husband well, the murder of him that is. Frankly the cult leader didn't really give a damn about the fate of the man she loved. He ultimately decided he didn't DESRVE any of her time once he had met with Dolores in person after hearing to so much vitriol was pointed in her direction. So Kai made sure the end was fitting for him, slow and PAINFUL.

" Everyone's afraid lately. " The city councilman candidate's hand settles on Dolores' arm, firm but kind in the gesture. " You don't have to be though, Dolores. Whatever you need, day or night? Give me a call or text. I'll be over here as quick as I can. " Reaching into his suit jacket pocket, Kai takes out one of the cards he's handed out door to door, his personal cellphone number PRINTED on the back. " You're also more than welcome to stay at my place. Personally, I don't think you should be in a house by yourself right now after your husband was targeted. "