Oh, the Misery - Arcane Male Reader Insert

III: T̸h̵e̶ ̵Ba̴s̷e Vi̸olen̶ce N̶e̶c̶e̵s̸s̷ary ̸f̵o̵r̶ ̶C̶ha̷n̵g̷e

"I'm gonna need you to run things from now on. You think you can do this for me?"

Speechless, you stood before Vander. You were on your way to Benzo's, but he made a quick stop to talk to you, said it was important

What...I don't...I don't think I'm ready

You started rambling, but Vander made you stop with a hand on your shoulder

Vander: Y/N, look at me, son

Vander: I've seen what you can do on your own. How you've kept our family together and even the bar when I was away. Hell, you found better ways to get money

Vander: You're already being a better leader

Then, he hugged you

Vander; I'm so proud of the man you've become, Y/N. Don't let this world extinguish your light, you hear me?

Speechless, you nodded

Vander: Good, let's go

You agreed and together, you made hustle to reach Benzo's in time

As you did, however, you remained silent

While Vander's words meant the world to you, it was the context in which they took place what made you uneasy

And it made you realize how much you disagreed with it

Sure, you could assume control if need be, the others could rely on you

But these weren't ordinary times. It was a war about to happen, and it was more than clear that you would need Vi to be there

She and Vander, to get you all through this

You, on the other hand...

...
  

Vi heard the footsteps approaching the door, and so, she resigned to her fate

She stood up, strong and determined. Staring at the door, but was shocked by what she saw when it opened

Vander, Benzo, and you were at the doorstep

Vi: Vander? Y/N?

Your father sighed in relief when he saw her still safe and sound, but it didn't last long. Benzo   and you kept an eye out for the Enforcers that were no doubt getting closer

What Vander, nor Vi knew, however, was that you were whispering something to Benzo, something that he reluctantly agreed to

Vander: We don't have much time

Vi: How did you find me?

Vander ignored the question and approached her and grabbed her by the shoulders, then gently cupped her face

Vander: I'm proud of you. Always have been

Vander: I'm sorry, I... This is the only way to protect the others

Dogs barked in the distance,  faint footsteps could be heard as well

Benzo: Vander

He looked back at his friend, and then back at his daughter 

Vander: You've got a good heart. Don't ever lose it

Then, he looked at you

Vander: No matter how the world tries to break you. Protect the family.

You sighed, knowing well what would come next

Vi: What are you--

She didn't have any time to speak, as Vander pushed her into the backroom, quickly closing and locking the door after he did. You knew why was he doing this, but it didn't make it any less painful