[Once again, the red envelope has gotten larger. Rather than the standard envelope for a letter, it is instead a decently packed, scarlet manila envelope. Tied closed with crimson twine and sealed with the same black insignia as the previous two messages. There is a letter inside, but the rest of the space within is taken up by a stack of photos.]
From: Cain, To: First Man, Adam
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I've been working on my letter to Abel.
It's been... well, about as difficult as I expected. Not because I'm lacking remorse or guilt (some days it feels like I'm drowning in them), but because finding the right words has been an exercise in frustration. What do you even say to the person you murdered? Especially when that person is your brother? Nothing feels right. Nothing feels enough. I'm not enough. I don't know if I ever was.
"Oh, yeah, sorry for cutting your life short before you ever had a chance to truly live it, bro. My bad. It won't happen again."
I'm well aware I can be an absolute dick, but I'm trying really hard not to fuck shit up any more than I already have. I probably will. I swear, it feels like I ruin everything I touch.
Speaking of Abel... What. The. Fuck. is Heaven thinking?! I saw him at that stupid rally Vox put on! Why the fuck would they put Abel of all people in charge of the Exorcist Army?! Have the top brass been smoking doobies or something? That's quite frankly one of the worse ideas they've had to date! Abel might not have had any issues hunting or butchering animals for eating or sacrificing, but he's got the spine of a limp noodle when it comes to people!
He was a shepherd, not a fucking soldier!
I know Abel is the next eldest son after me, but one would think they'd at least seriously consider Seth (I know he's up there, 'cause I know damn well he's definitely not down here in Hell). Seth at least has some experience leading both family and soldiers! I may not have ever met him, but -from what I've heard- he's certainly more than competent enough to fill your position. Again, what is Heaven thinking? Has everything been alright up there since you died? Or is everyone running around like chickens with their heads cut off? 'Cause it honestly sounds like the latter...
Also, why not consider the women of our family? Aclima and Azura are more than capable! Last I checked, they ran just as many circles around us men as we did them! Aclima is my twin, your eldest daughter! She was always the most levelheaded among us first four of your kids. Did they even bother consulting her? And Azura! She's Abel's twin! If they were looking for a heavy hitter to replace you, they picked the wrong fucking twin! Or is Heaven trying to handicap itself? It certainly seems like it lately.
Then again, they've all been through enough. They all earned their paradise and deserve to rest. So did you for that matter - I seriously hope you weren't forced into the position of Head Exorcist. I'm old enough to recall you crying over killing animals, Dad. You can't tell me killing people -your descendants- was entirely an easy decision to make. No matter how necessary.
Leaving Hell alone isn't an option. You, me, and everyone else born before the Seventh Heavenly War, be they Winner or Heavenborn, knows/should know why. The last thing anyone needs is another Archfiend. That, and Lilith's last uprising seven years ago only solidifies that point. The latest incident from that pitiful TV mogul is just the most recent addition to the long list of already existing reasons why.
Your old boss -the head bitch in charge- is Seraphiel, isn't it? The lady angel with the true form of a swan? I saw her at the rally too. Surely she has educated the one I assume to be her charge -the shorter, younger seraph- properly? Forgive me for doubting it, because I can't see the youngling helping Sinners otherwise. It's just... well, it's just not a smart thing to do. I understand wanting to help, but it should never come without limits and boundaries. Especially concerning the denizens of Hell, regardless of whether they're Sinner or Hellborn.
It's clear she's a very kind, generous, and gentle spirit, but Hell is Hell for a reason. The horrors down here are many and I can only hope for her sake she doesn't end up trusting the wrong person. She'll become a stick burning at both ends if she isn't careful. Though, seeing her friendship with Lucifer's Brat... I can't help but feel she's already careening towards Falling like The Joybringer before her. Her guardian, Seraphiel, NEEDS to tell her the history of Creation. Like, Yesterday. Otherwise she'll find her loved one lost in a way she can't get them back... Again.
Anyway, on a lighter note, I decided to send you some copies of my favorite pictures I've wanted to share with you since I arrived in Hell. Most of them are of Lucifer absolutely biffing his landings while flying - completely eating shit/face planting into various walls, roofs, billboards, and other structures. A solid chunk are the Sins getting run over by cars while a few others are of people completely soaking Lilith with who even knows what while driving by. I even got a picture of someone slapping PAIMON with a fish!
I wish you could enjoy them as much as I do.
Ooc{( I have Looked Through This Enough And decided I Don't Have screenshots that would work well with this so I'm gonna flip it on you! Here's a letter from Adam instead! Sorry I'm not good with actions so writing out how the letter looks won't be as good but imma try just this once)}
[A Golden Shimmering Scroll Was Shoved Through A Small Portal As Adam Hurriedly Threw In The Paper Keeping His Eyes Everywhere But To Avoid Even A Glimpse Into The Darkened Pit Where His Son Resides....He Wasn't Ready To See His Kid...Yet... Just As Quickly As He Opened It And Sent His Own Letter...The Portal Closed In The Blink Of An Eye. If One Wasn't Paying Attention No One Would Have Seen It
...it's existence alone stood out....a shimmering glow Emitted from the document casting an almost Erie Light onto the surrounding items that neared the holy page...as if it's origin alone would burn anything unholy in its way untill it was read by the one it was made for.
The letter scroll was crumpled up and badly torn at multiple edges as if the first man had nearly thrown it away...and had retrieved it multiple times over
during the span of a week of this back and forth mess that was this letter....Adam was indecisive...Mulling Over the easiest option of ripping up his words and tossing it into the nearest fire....to give into temptation and avoid his problems as he has done so many times before...
but somehow after everything... the fact it showed up at all was surprising to even the man himself.
Half The Text Was Scratched out lazily without much effort ]
This Is Fuckin Awkward As Shit...
I'm uh.....Not Dead...Double Dead-?
...Yeah I Know I Know...Big Fuckin Surprise...Huh?
I Saw You Wrote To Me...A Bunch...
How You Been?.... That's A Dumbass Question Holy Shit...-
Hah! I Gotcha Didn't I?! I'm STILL Kickin
It Takes Alot More Than A Fuckin Midget To Stop
How Gullible Can Those Fuckin Motel Bitches Be Practically Just Shrugged And Assumed I Was Dead I Practically Waltzed My Ass Out!...Fuckin Idiots...
Everyone In MY Army Knows To Make SURE They Are Dead...Its Like....Common Sense...
[ This Part Was Desperately Scribbled Out Barely Legible...The Reader Would Have To Take Time Piecing Together The Random Letters Able To Be Seen Through The Scratched Out Words To Put Together Full Sentences. Parts Of The Pen Streaks Were Too Rough Causing The Paper To Tear At Certain Spots...The Lines Were Harsh And Rushed As Water Drops Seemed To Decorate This Part Of The Paper The Most...Some Of The Ink Was Smeared As If The Writer Attempted To Wipe Off The Evidence]
So...You've Been In Hell This Whole Time Huh Like..Since Your Death?
...Hiding From Me Or Somethin Squirt?
It's Been Eons Since I've See You Kid.....You Nearly Gave Me A Fuckin Heart Attack With These Letters...
Those Fuckin Morningstars were Lucky I Didn't Understand Violence Against Beings Back Then Or I Swear If I Would Have Known Then What They Did To My Kid? I Would've-
...Well Probably Gone To Hell In All Honesty.
....Not The Point...That's Shit I Can't Change Now...
Ah...Fuck I'm ...Look....
You Know I Ain't Good At Writing Shit....
Wait...You Wouldn't ...We Didn't Write Back Then....
Ok...Uh...Well...Just Know I Hate Writing Like Alot Like So Much I Wanna Burn This And Snap This Stupid Pen In Half-
Look Kid......I Thought You Were Lost To The Blackness...Just...Nonexistent If I Would Have Known...I Would Have Gone Looking For You...
I Would Have Found You...I Would Have Protected You....
Better Than Before...When I Failed To Back then
I Begged The Angels To Bring My Family Back When I Did Eventually Kick The Bucket But I Didn't Think They'd Listen...They Never Fuckin Do The Way You Want Them Too...Trust Me I Know.
All I Knew Was You Weren't Here...
You Were Just Gone...I Was Told You Weren't Welcome Here At The Pearly Gates..That I'd Live Here Without My First Kin...
I Had To Accept You Had Died And Was Lost To The Fire As Some Unrecognizable Demon Bastard....That It Was Pointless To Go Searching...That You Were Gone ...For Good...
...To Think You Landed In That ShitHole Is... Fucked
To Think I Walked The Same Ground You Did...To Be So Close To My Own Blood And Not Known...
...To Think I Could've Killed You During An Extermination...
...Would I Even Recognize You Now After All That Time?...
...Who Am I Kidding...I Wouldn't...
I'll Be Honest Bud....My Memory Isn't As Sharp Anymore...It Hurts Trying To Remember My Kids...Your Face Is Blurry...Both You And Seth And My Daughters Alike Are Fuzzy...
Its Frustrating...Being There In My Mind But Just... Unrecognizable...The Only Things I Can Keep Together In My Head Is Names...
Its Getting Worse As Years Go By
All I Have Left Here Is Abel And If He Wasn't Here Right Now...His Face Would Be Like Yours....The Longer Time Goes On I'm Forgetting Bits And Pieces... It Pisses Me Off...
The Only Thing I'm Ever Told Was You Were A Spitting Image Of Me...But To Frank Kid...Im Not The Same I Was Was Back Then...
I Don't Even Recognize Myself In The Goddamn Mirror Anymore... People Keep Telling Me I'm The First Man The Glorious Beginning Of Humanity...
But I Just See A Man......
Glad To Hear You Are Around Shithead
Wherever You Are Down There-
You Should Have Known I'd Make It Through That Stupid Ass Fight...You Doubting Your Old Man Now?
Abel Did A Shit Job That's For Sure...Didnt Do Shit...Not One Kill...Lamer Than Lame
He's Too Good Of A Kid I Guess.......
Good To Hear From You Kid...
Nice Pics. Fuckin Hilarious!