Fic - "Do This" - [FFXII, Vayne/Ffamran] Title: Do This Author/Artist:sugared Rating: PG, implications Pairing: Vayne/Ffamran Warnings: Minor story spoilers Prompt: FFXII, Vayne/Ffamran: abuse of power - "if you wish your family to remain in favor"
“Do this.” Vayne's voice is low; he purrs, rumbles, is a coerl primed for the hunt, no sweet housecat. “Do this, and none will doubt your capabilities.” He preys on Ffamran's insecurities with this, knows the rumours, starts the rumours, that the boy's Judicial appointment is bought, not earned. “Do this,” he says, “and none will question your father's madness.” He preys on Ffamran's fears, for there are few things more terrifying than a madman.
The boy flinches. “If I do this, then, will you return my mother to me, or are all your promises so false?”
“Ah.” Vayne strokes his fingers down Ffamran's arm. “There are no promises that can bring back the dead, I fear.”
“Then you are a liar, and I a fool.”
Each regards the other in silence for a time. With a sigh, Ffamran unbuttons his cuffs and lies back.