Title: Better to Be Loved Than Feared

Author: Fenikkusu Ai

Fandom: Legacy of Kain

Character: Raziel, Kain, OC

Word Count: 137

Rating: K

Summary: "Why are our eyes so gold?" It had been an innocent question.

A/N: It has been years since I've been in the LoK fandom and this drabble randomly popped into my head. :)

"Why are our eyes so gold?"

The fledgling looked up at him with such honest curiosity that Raziel felt obligated to summon an answer. Raziel, the leader of the Razielim who had to answer to no one save his father.

"When we overcome life itself, the sun is emblazoned in our eyes as proof of our immortality."

The response was so random that he was surprised that he had made it up.

The fledgling, his childe, known as Arona gasped in delight.

"I like being with you, Raziel." A wide smile lazily displayed her fangs.

So. Raziel found it was better to be loved than feared. Although, Kain would vehemently disagree.

When Arona eventually wandered off, Raziel became aware of another presence.

"You spoil her, you know," Kain's deep voice rumbled.

Raziel nodded in thought.

"I know."