While I powder my nose, he will powder his guns

When Anatole Kuragin comes out to his father, the response is anything but positive.

After getting disowned by Vasily, he runs off with Hélène and Dolokhov.

He's never felt this fragile. This vulnerable.

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quick trigger warning!
Anatole's dad, Vasily, does abuse both Hélène and Anatole, and he's also an alcoholic so if that triggers you, please don't read!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psiILfa-G1c

here's the song this was based on!