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Ethan suffered from insomnia after the village and dulvey nightmares of severed limbs, gunshots and rose being ripped from his arms. He spent nights sat by her crib and waiting. For what? He wasnt sure. A threat? Perhaps. It was better than waking up screaming drenched in cold sweat luckily karl couldn't hear him in the basement/bedroom that he had renovated for him. Small victories he guesses. Mia understood a bit she'd cradle him close and whisper sweet things to him till he settled or until she got frustrated with him disturbing her and sent him to sleep on the sofa. What he wouldnt give for that comfort again though..
Ethan stared down at his peaceful little chubby cheeked baby he loved her more than life itself he would go to hell and back for her. Ethan sighed knowing that he wouldnt be getting to sleep anytime soon deciding to start is day early at.. 4am. Ethan got up and went downstairs he went into the kitchen he brewed a coffee and sipped his drink slowly enjoying the smooth burn down his throat to awaken his sluggish senses. Heavy footsteps emerged from the basement. "Ethan..?" A soft gruff voice spoke thick like molasses and rough like leather.
"Morning.." Ethan whispered.
Karl's brow furrowed "Its Four in the morning?"
Ethan shrugged and began to head for the sofa. "Ethan whats going on why are you awake?" Karl could sense something was off he scented the air smelling something foreign in the air it was familiar but not a good familiar.
"Just couldnt sleep? Is that a crime?" The tired father snapped without malice but kept his back to the older man.
"Ethan look at me.." Karl asked his tone soft. Ethan's shoulders slumped a bit. "Ethan.. look at me" Karl commanded. Ethan slowly turned, his head lowered darkness shrouding his face. A rough calloused hand gently tilted his head to the soft moonlight of the room to reveal his secret the eyes of the man piercing yellow iris's and red scelera black speckles forming a mask a sickening discolouration on his honey skin.
Karl's mouth slightly gaped eyes widening slightly. "It happens when i feel extreme emotion.." Ethan explains before Heisenberg could speak expecting insults or insinuations he didnt expect the next words to fall from the older mans lips.
"Beautiful.." He whispered voice soft and sincere making Ethan's throat hitch tears welling in his tired eyes. Karl gently kissed the tears that escaped.
"Lets get you to bed papa.."