Cain

Cain is a love interest in the book Heaven's Secret: Requiem.

About Cain

Cain is an angel who saves Lane (main character) from the rift at the beginning of the story. Later you discover that he is helping Dmitry’s squad for reasons still unknown, as it appears that he has his own motives.

He has aristocratic features, perfect face and toned athletic figure. Cain also has a special aura - he can change and fill the atmosphere when he enters a room, and the people want to capture his interest.

Cain has his own agenda. For some reason it is important to him to discover the secrets of the Book of the Apocalypse. And when he realizes that Lane is capable of solving them, he makes a deal with her. He says they can help each other; if Lane translates the Book, Cain will protect her.

If you are improving a romantic relationship with him, sometimes Cain treats Lane in a human-like manner - intuitive, protective and anxious. But he is still a blind spot: hidden and hard to understand.

In a diamond scene of S1, Ep5 Pileon hints that Cain went against his own family. But Cain doesn't let Pileon continue talking about these rumors. Lane realizes that Cain has a big secret that is preventing him from moving on and it’s drowning him in darkness. But she doesn’t know if he doesn’t want to be judge or if it just too painful for him to remember his past.

If you take his diamond choice from S1, Ep9 Cain tells Lane he once met a woman whose thoughts were much aligned with his own - they weren’t rosy, and sometimes were quite nauseating. She amazed him because he couldn’t believe that someone could share such feelings. So, he took a closer look, as he wanted to get to know her better (but now he thinks he shouldn’t have). But she disappeared, and he is not sure if she wants to be found.

In S1 finale, you discover that Cain has a second hypostasis. In this form, he has a second pair of wings and seems to have no control over himself, enjoying the pain that he causes and destroying everything in his way. With a predatory grin, his eyes lack of compassion and burn with a bright scarlet fire incinerating everything within him. If you his diamond scene from S2, Ep7 you discover that Cain uses this superpower when a situation gets out of hand - but it takes too much in return, so he tries not to use it. The other immortals don’t have this same “specialness”, Cain’s circumstances are a bit unusual. He got his power from his brother, and a certain circumstance strengthened it. But he doesn’t like it, and that is why it is so hard for him. He never told anyone about it.

In S2, Ep9 Lane comes to the conclusion that Cain is the Cult's informant. He says he had to awaken her rage, to speed up the process for her to master her powers - and taking the Book from her was the right decision. He believes that now that Lane has grown stronger, she has the chance to change the course of events. Cain tells her that he only did that out of necessity as he isn’t freed while he is bound by a contract. While it restrains him, he cannot guarantee Lane’s safety. He says he can’t tell her the truth, and that it would hurt her.

In the next episode, Lane persuades Cain to answer her some questions about himself. He reveals that he is bound by a seal and can’t give her some direct answers. Cain tells Lane he was supposed to help start the Cult process so its influence would spread beyond one city. However, lately, he has begun to notice someone else’s influence.

Cain also reveals that after his family died, he couldn’t return to Heaven. For a long time, he wandered, wanting to tear out the unwelcome powers that clung to him. He found someone who could rid him of the problem and made a pact that wasn’t worth making, becoming a puppet. Cain spent a lot of time on Earth, trying to find ways to deny the power and the pact, but all to no avail. He confesses to Lane that if he tells her everything he will be called away, and someone else will take his place.

In S3, Ep1 Dmitry tells Lane that - before the current squad was formed - he, Anhea and Pileon encountered Cain enraged and destroying everything around him with bursts of energy, and without awareness of what was happening. They tried everything, but nothing could subdue him. After many attempts, the immortals finally succeeded in suppressing his energy. When Cain regained consciousness, he seemed confused and scared, as if he realized he might have been wandering in a daze for years.

After that, he left and only returned a couple of months before Lane appeared. Cain asked to join the squad, saying that if there was a repeat of what happened before, he wanted people nearby who could stop him. It turned out Cain had spent more time among humans than other immortals. He knew more about religions, books, and ancient texts than anyone else. And the squad needed his knowledge and strength. Before Lane arrived, all hope rested on him. And, for some reason, Cain believed the Book would be found and translated – as if he already knew.

Relationships

Lane (MC): Possible love interest or friend.
Dmitry: General of the squad. Cain thinks that one day Dmitry will make a mistake and then he will need him.
Anna: Squadmate. Cain thinks Anna is bad at her job. He says Dmitry won’t have her back forever.
Greg: Squadmate.
Pileon: Squadmate. They don’t like each other.
Anhea: Squadmate. They don’t like each other.

Quotes

“You’re welcome. It was necessary.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep1)
“Dying isn’t scary, believe me. It’s just pain. Death is more merciful. Life is a much greater torture. It’s where your worst nightmares come true.” (S1, Ep3)
“I didn’t think you were really capable of anything. I was wrong.” (S1, Ep4)
“I can be on your side. I can understand and accept your feelings. Considering I’m not human, this is pretty funny.” (Diamond scene - S1, Ep4)
“You’re the first person I’ve taken into the sky with me.” (S1, Ep4)
“It won’t happen again, don’t worry. I promised that I would protect you.” (Diamond scene - Ep5)
“Good? What do you mean? Being kind to others? Or to you?” (Diamond scene – S1, Ep7)
“Ignorance is charming. It allows you to see light even in pitch darkness, hope in hopeless melancholy, and kindness in cruelty. One of the... angels said it. Nice quote, right? And surprisingly accurate.” (Diamond scene – S1, Ep7)
“If you want me to be kind, then teach me. Not now, but when you understand what this is. I’ll be waiting.” (Diamond scene – S1, Ep7)
“Believe me, I value your life even more than my own. So, don’t worry.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep1)
“You remind me of everything bad that happened, but I can’t hate you.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep3)
“What I needed always went against my true desires.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep3)
“It would be better if I didn’t touch you. It could end badly. But what’s terrible is that I’m ready to pay any price to touch you.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep3)
“By human standards, I should’ve been crucified long ago for my thoughts about you. You see, my desire exceeds ordinary feelings. I want to do with you what isn’t customary to say out loud. You corrupt my heart.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep3)
“When I’m with you, the world begins to seem easier and more understandable. As if my existence finally has a purpose. But humans won’t be around forever. No one will. And this ephemeral feeling you give me is like some strange sense of acceptance.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep4)
“Stop looking at me like that. Don’t make my life even more unbearable.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep4)
“I haven’t cared about anyone for so many years. I’ve never thought about a human. It’s confusing but exciting.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep4)
“You feel much lighter than my wings. Amazing.” (S2, Ep6 – Determinant)
“There’s no way to be close, nor be far… There’s no running away, and not getting what you want either.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep7)
“Then we’re perfect for each other.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep7)
“If it was important, you’ll remember. I can’t rush you. Just let things unfold naturally. There are some things we can’t control.” (Diamond scene – S2, Ep7)
“You don’t have to be afraid of me.” (S2, Ep9)
“You’re even worse than I thought. Only... I’m exactly the same.” (S2, Ep10)
“What you have on is sexier than any soulless lace. Perfection is shallow.” (Diamond scene - S2, Ep10)
“You said that I was yours... Lane, you are mine. [...] I want all of you.” (Diamond scene - S2, Ep10)
“For you to appear, the world had to fall apart. And of all the immortals, of all the billions of humans, I liked you... Although, how could it be otherwise?” (Diamond scene - S2, Ep10)
“The taste of death makes all the senses so vivid.” (S2, Ep10)
“Leave your mark on me forever. I want to see it and know that I am yours.” (Diamond scene – S3, Ep2)

Trivia

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius ♒
Height: 192 cm (6'2")
Do's: Churches, Keyboards, Flying.
Don'ts: Loss of control, Pileon, Heaven.
Interesting fact: Cain spent a lot of time among people and always hid his angelic appearance from them. After the Horsemen came to Earth, he stopped hiding his origins. So, he was able to be himself for the first time in a long time when he joined Dmitry's squad. ^[1]
Cain has icy hands and thin fingers.
His feathers seem made of steel.
He plays organ with hypnotizing coordinated movements.
He has not been in Heaven for a long time.
He is as seductive as sin itself.
Lane is the first person Cain has taken into the sky with him.
If Cain is your love interest, Lane feels alive when he looks at her.
His eyes have a blood-red glint, and his smile inspire fear.
His rage is quiet and cold, but at the same time its viciousness is all-consuming.
He has a habit of drumming his fingers to the rhythm of the first piano melody he learned.
He studied piano on Earth with a priest in charge of his upbringing – he slapped Cain’s hands when he kept making mistakes.
At first, Cain just played the organ in church. And when his teacher died, he replaced him.
For him, it is exhausting to be alive for so long, but there are also glimpses of interesting things.
It is impossible to guess what he is thinking, he has walled off all his emotions.
At Adam base, Cain lives separately from the rest of the squad.
Immortals don’t dream.
Immortals can conceal their wings at will but it demands too much energy. They usually do it when they don’t want to attract humans’ attention. However, Cain doesn’t like doing it.
Immortals can look into people’s minds, but they need direct eye contact for this. But it’s more complicated with those connected to the Cult, because their minds are tangled and hard to penetrate.
Cain and his father didn’t part on the best note.
Music has given him the strength to control himself, but sometimes it turns into a cacophony he can’t ignore.
He is afraid that one day he will just lose his mind and become someone else’s plaything.
He doesn’t need the squad’s serum.
The seal that Cain is bound brings more than just physical pain.
According to the author, among the characters of HSR, Cain would be the most likely to adopt a stray cat. But he wouldn't give the animal a name so as not to become too attached.^[2]

Romance path

Season 1:

Ep 1 · Open Your Eyes

(Look at him.) (💎45) [You drew the man's attention to you. He will remember this.]
⏰ (Slap him.) [Cain is interested in you.]
(Listen.) [+1 Cain]

Ep 2 · Lie Not Tell The Truth

(Grab Cain's hand.) [+1 Cain]

Ep 3 · The Symbol

(Have some.) (💎70) ["Drunk without wine, sinner?"] [CG unlocked] [You are playing with fire. Be careful not to get burned.]

Ep 4 · Anamnesis

(Ask what's wrong.) (💎69) [Cain did everything to return just in time to save you.]

Ep 5 · Status Quo

At the beginning of the episode: [Cain occupies your thoughts.]
Feel strange. (💎48) [+1 Cain]
"Stay." (💎28) [You want to know even more about Cain.]
How angry he looked. (💎48) [Cain sees something in you that you don't.]

Ep 7 · Where The Wind Is Blowing From

"I'm glad he's okay." (No effect on stats, but the other option deteriorates your relationship with him.)
No, I won't. Leave me alone. (💎74) [It's cold, then it's hot. Is it worth playing a game you can't win?]

Ep 8 · The City Shed Red Tears

"I'll move my sleeping bag near Cain." (💎30) [Cain opens up more to you.]

Ep 9 · The Path Of False Suns

You will see [Because of your agreement, Cain tried to find you as quickly as possible.]
Touched my forehead with his hand. (💎44) [Cain allowed himself to be frank with you.]

Ep 10 · A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

"Try to bring him to his senses." (💎32) [Later Cain will find out that you wanted to help him.]

Season 2:

Ep 1 · The First Consequences

You will see [Cain knows you won't mind his company.]
I'll go. (💎64) (If you chose "Try to bring him to his senses." in the previous episode: [Your attempt didn't go unnoticed.]) - At the end of the scene: [This was the first time you have touched each other in a long time.]
"See Cain." (💎55) [Next to Cain, you were overcome with a pleasant awe. But what the hell was that?]

Ep 2 · Adam Base And The Endless Rain

(Look into his eyes.) (💎23) [You kept Cain's feather for yourself.]
Depending on your previous choices, you may see [Thanks to the medicine you gave Cain, he was able to recover faster.]

Ep 3 · I Know Who You Are

(Go into the shower.) (💎100) [CGs unlocked] [The first kiss with Cain eclipsed all other feelings experienced before.] (Kiss scene)

Ep 4 · Footsteps From Behind

(Get there on my own.) (Free) (No effect on stats.)
- Of course. (💎49) [Cain doesn't know what made him come to you, but this strange night will be on his mind for a long time.]
(Hear Cain out.) (No effect on stats, but the other option deteriorates your relationship with him.)

Ep 5 · A Vessel For Evil

You will see: [You and Cain have grown very close. He can't stand to see you injured.]
Wanted him to never let me go. [Your words resonated in Cain's heart.]
Fell asleep and had a racy dream. (💎98) [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked] (Note: You have a steamy dream with Yan, Dmitry, Cain, Boris and Greg at the same time, and you can choose one of them to continue the dream.)
- Cain. (💎32) [Cain excites you.]

Ep 6 · Hell Is Other Humans

"Cain." [Your relationship with Cain has improved.]
Held me tightly and carefully. (💎73) [You became closer to Cain... Perhaps even too close.] [CG unlocked]

Ep 7 · Where Does Pain Come From?

Yes, we haven’t eaten in a while. [Your friendship with Cain has improved.]
"Cain is especially concerened about me." (💎66) [+1 Cain]

Ep 8 · Exquisite Corpse

Wrapped my hand. (💎21) [Cain is worried about you.]

Ep 9 · The Tree Of Pain

"I'll find Cain." (💎18) [You care about Cain. Your relationship has improved]
You will see: [You have a good relationship with Cain, so he helped you.]

Ep 10 · Humanity's Ultimate Weapon

Cain. [You and Cain are remarkably close. Now everyone knows it.]
"Something more." (💎143) [CG unlocked] [You felt what intimacy with an immortal was like. You will never forget how Cain made you feel.] (Sex scene)
Put my hand on Cain's forehead. [You didn't leave Cain. Your relationship has improved.]

Season 3:

Ep 1 · The First Consequences

Cain kissed me. (💎27) [Cain won't sacrifice any part of you or let himself run from the truth.]

Ep 2 · A World Abandoned By God

"He was here right now." (💎56) [Cain is obsessed with you.] (Sexual scene with light kink - biting)

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