[ There's a slow blink as he tries to warm himself using Wolfwood... Oh, he wasn't expecting that. It settles, then sinks, and hits him harder than he thought it would. Despite whatever good he has done, his public image is far from favorable and positive. He's fine with that, accepted it, not needing any acknowledgement in return.
... But being blatantly appreciated is nice, too, and he hugs Wolfwood's arm a little tighter. His chest tightens, tears threatening to form, damn. ]
You still owe me what you promised for bein' nice, first.
[ Pointedly, not letting him forget this. He adjusts only slightly to minutely change the angle of him leaning his weight on Vash, content to ignore the teariness and hang out here on the bench for a little bit longer. ]
[ It takes another moment before his hands lower, only for one hand to come for Wolfwood's opposite shoulder to pull him in. They bonk heads lightly... This is definitely a side-hug. ]
Feels like I should be askin' you that, putting your whole heart and soul into it.
[ Making up for being late, are we. He allows this little moment, even though he foresees they'll have a lot more of it for at least a little while, more that they'll certainly fight for. ]
[ Is Wolfwood okay with a nuzzle frenzy? Because Vash does nuzzle him something fierce with some laughs in between, coming closer to fight off the cold. Why did he not pick up his coat? He's COLD. ]
[ It isn't a hard guess, either. Vash is a little chilly. His fleshy parts are warm, though not that warm, then his metal bits are... Cold. For obvious reasons. He slots himself right beside Wolfwood, letting that arm wrap over his shoulder like an ineffective blanket. ]
Unless you want to pick up alcohol, I have nothing else for us! We can head back. [ Burying himself into Wolfwood's clothes, he says softly, mostly because he's pressed in. ] It was nice to see the stars.
[ It made him very happy. This whole day has been nice. ]
[ Yeah, he can guess, and even if he had all the insecurity or self-loathing in the world in the moment, he'd still be certain he'd know. But a bitch won't because that'd defeat the whole purpose of wishing on stars and whatever. He rubs small circles into Vash's shoulder, still a little afraid of the whole thing -- being permitted this, but he holds it like delicate glass.
He debates whether he wants to drink tonight. He doesn't feel a hankering but he doesn't feel against it if Vash isn't. Hmm. ]
You feel like havin' a drink? I could go either way. You napped your ass off so I dunno if you're feelin' like going to bed anytime soon.
[ Vash is a little self-conscious in how clingy he'a being, but he's giving himself a day pass. He had lived weeks after Wolfwood's death, went to a murdergame to experience his death again along with others he had to interact with closely for two months, then return home where he isn't sure the state of things... Or what may happen—if they're ever going to see each other.
The shoulder rub is accepted as he rests his head on Wolfwood's, comfortable even though this man is just mostly muscle. ]
You were napping, too. [ Maybe not napping his ass off, but Vash still wants to point out he napped because Wolfwood wanted to nap. ] We can pick up something to have for tomorrow night? I'm fine with just... Cuddling.
[ Sorry his body is rock hard, he will try to be a little softer for you. ]
M'kay. [ Just steamrolls right over his awkwardness. ] Guess we can play a bit of catch-up until we're tired.
[ What Vash'd been doing since the Earth fleets arrived, what zany mini-adventures Wolfwood's been up to in his mini-journey to find him, etc. Just little incidents and objective world updates. Get up you big slug, we're heading back. ]
[ With that, Vash gives Wolfwood a small little peck at the jawline before he gives him a couple of hefty pats on the back. It's time to get up! But he doesn't pull Wolfwood up since he knows that the man has to tend to his other wife, the Punisher, who sits behind the bench. ]
I can fill in the gaps! Even though I don't think it's that worthwhile...
[ To their inn room!! Where Vash will take a shower next, dress down into a t-shirt and boxers, and they can crawl into bed. Vash isn't quite sleepy, but that can change with how warm the bed is now with another body. Though used to solitude, he's sizing up to being used to company all over again very quickly. ]
... When Livio woke up, I made us a lot of food to boost our spirits because we had quite a drive to Octovern. He really does cry easily. I didn't think about it before. [ Fond. ] He got his buzz cut not too long after I met up with some of the colony that's stationed in Octovern. It jumpscared me at first.
If you're curious about anything, feel free to ask!
[ He can be attentive to two people, he will grab this on their way back though. Ended up not being used even though he brought the Punisher out as a just in case because gunshot, and then it just kind of stayed with them on the brief bench outing.
He'll probably have a smoke and settle comfortably on the bed first, having little various thoughts to himself while Vash takes a shower but welcoming him in when done, damp hair and all. ]
Yeah, he was always a huge crybaby. Cried for three days straight without breakin' a sweat. [ That's his baby who he's so mean to. He doesn't comment about the whole, not thinking about it before, because why would Vash. Wolfwood never talked about him and when they both first ran into him again, he was full indoctrinated assassin mode. ] He looked better all cleaned up.
[ Which is something he's going to attribute to Vash, no matter what. There's managing to bring him back, and there's managing to help him heal and recover, the latter of which Wolfwood couldn't do but Vash did it for him. ]
The girls are still hot on your tail even now, huh? They really don't know when to give up.
[ Vash said he didn't think about it before because he had only seen Livio tear up really hard... After the death, then got to see it more during their time in the Underground. ]
I think Brad gave him the buzz! They got along better than I thought they would. It's nice that they became friends.
[ Only because Livio is actually quite passive and well-behaved, so Brad couldn't do more than just tsun around with some paranoia. Brad might also rebuttal with something like they're not friends, but Vash has assigned them friends.
Is Wolfwood the one closer to the wall this time, or is Vash back to the wall again. ]
They don't, but... They really saved my ass. After I fought Legato, I passed out and they fortunately found me. This earth scientist guy was with them, too! [ And Vash pauses because he doesn't know how to explain the Plant collective unconscious and trying to communicate with them. Quietly, he tries something else. ] You know... They miss you.
[ HIS WHOLE POMPADOUR... Wolfwood was hanging out here first so if Vash crawled in then Wolfwood can be the one closer to the wall. ]
Hah?
[ He honestly wouldn't know why. He only knew them as Vash's stragglers, beyond his limited interaction with Millie. Brave girl, butted heads a little bit, and he likes her but he isn't cognisant that it's to the point where she'd miss him. It occurs to him that news of his 'revival' is probably not widely known. Hm. He's hesitant to ask, because he knows they'd both rather forget about it but. ]
[ Brad is like what... Eighteen? It's kind of funny to watch Wolfwood beef it up with a teenager, though he guesses that would track. Wolfwood can be the one closer to the wall, then. The pinching stops as he rests his hand closer to himself, fingers curled as he thinks back to that time. ]
When Millie asked for you, I didn't have the heart to say anything—I think Livio wanted to do something stupid like say he killed you, but Brad stopped him and handled it... Said you left for somewhere far away and we don't know if we'd ever see you again. [ ... ] She was sobbing her eyes out.
[ While not outright saying it, he gives Wolfwood all the clues to piece it together. It's likely they got the message. ]
[ HE'S NOT BEEFING THAT HARD he just chose to be annoying at Brad because Brad is annoying at him. ]
Mm.
[ He leaves an arm over Vash in this position, ignoring the pinch outside of a small squirm. He isn't actually sure what to do with that information, fingers twitching as they trace over the bone of the other's shoulder in an idle and repetitive motion. A small distraction from his own, unsettled feelings. ]
Guess I'll have to come up with some place I've been, then. In case I get asked.
[ It's not NOT true that he's been somewhere... the UG and Shibuya... but telling them about weird murdergame is kind of rough. Some city on the other side of the planet, maybe... ]
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[ He will accept this. For now, bitch. He lets it get quiet for a moment. ]
You did good.
[ Ultimately, right? The world, and its peaceful status now, is thanks to Vash gaining control over said powers. ]
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... But being blatantly appreciated is nice, too, and he hugs Wolfwood's arm a little tighter. His chest tightens, tears threatening to form, damn. ]
You should praise and compliment me more often.
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[ Pointedly, not letting him forget this. He adjusts only slightly to minutely change the angle of him leaning his weight on Vash, content to ignore the teariness and hang out here on the bench for a little bit longer. ]
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In a whisper as he lowers his head, but purposely audible: ]
Stingy...
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You trust me with your money and you don't expect me to be stingy?
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[ In a long, whining drawl as he slouches and sinks down onto the bench, still clinging onto Wolfwood's arm.
He instantly sits straight up when he sees a shooting star in the dark sky, though. Turning to him with a smile, he points to where it disappeared. ]
Up for making a wish?
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[ Two can play at being annoying. He glances up when Vash points, raising a brow... ]
'Kay. Made.
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That fast?!
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Better catch up.
[ GET GOOD IDIOD ]
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TO WISH ON THIS STAR ]
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You having fun there?
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Feels like I should be askin' you that, putting your whole heart and soul into it.
[ Making up for being late, are we. He allows this little moment, even though he foresees they'll have a lot more of it for at least a little while, more that they'll certainly fight for. ]
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Can you blame me? I want it to come true!
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Too bad I can't ask what it is, it'd defeat the whole purpose and all.
[ Resting his arm over Vash's shoulders... rubbing his shoulder. You chilly little stickbug. ]
Wanna start headin' back? Or is there more you wanted to look at.
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[ It isn't a hard guess, either. Vash is a little chilly. His fleshy parts are warm, though not that warm, then his metal bits are... Cold. For obvious reasons. He slots himself right beside Wolfwood, letting that arm wrap over his shoulder like an ineffective blanket. ]
Unless you want to pick up alcohol, I have nothing else for us! We can head back. [ Burying himself into Wolfwood's clothes, he says softly, mostly because he's pressed in. ] It was nice to see the stars.
[ It made him very happy. This whole day has been nice. ]
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[ Yeah, he can guess, and even if he had all the insecurity or self-loathing in the world in the moment, he'd still be certain he'd know. But a bitch won't because that'd defeat the whole purpose of wishing on stars and whatever. He rubs small circles into Vash's shoulder, still a little afraid of the whole thing -- being permitted this, but he holds it like delicate glass.
He debates whether he wants to drink tonight. He doesn't feel a hankering but he doesn't feel against it if Vash isn't. Hmm. ]
You feel like havin' a drink? I could go either way. You napped your ass off so I dunno if you're feelin' like going to bed anytime soon.
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The shoulder rub is accepted as he rests his head on Wolfwood's, comfortable even though this man is just mostly muscle. ]
You were napping, too. [ Maybe not napping his ass off, but Vash still wants to point out he napped because Wolfwood wanted to nap. ] We can pick up something to have for tomorrow night? I'm fine with just... Cuddling.
[ Awkward to just say aloud in seriousness. ]
... I do have to wake up early for my shift.
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M'kay. [ Just steamrolls right over his awkwardness. ] Guess we can play a bit of catch-up until we're tired.
[ What Vash'd been doing since the Earth fleets arrived, what zany mini-adventures Wolfwood's been up to in his mini-journey to find him, etc. Just little incidents and objective world updates. Get up you big slug, we're heading back. ]
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I can fill in the gaps! Even though I don't think it's that worthwhile...
[ To their inn room!! Where Vash will take a shower next, dress down into a t-shirt and boxers, and they can crawl into bed. Vash isn't quite sleepy, but that can change with how warm the bed is now with another body. Though used to solitude, he's sizing up to being used to company all over again very quickly. ]
... When Livio woke up, I made us a lot of food to boost our spirits because we had quite a drive to Octovern. He really does cry easily. I didn't think about it before. [ Fond. ] He got his buzz cut not too long after I met up with some of the colony that's stationed in Octovern. It jumpscared me at first.
If you're curious about anything, feel free to ask!
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He'll probably have a smoke and settle comfortably on the bed first, having little various thoughts to himself while Vash takes a shower but welcoming him in when done, damp hair and all. ]
Yeah, he was always a huge crybaby. Cried for three days straight without breakin' a sweat. [ That's his baby who he's so mean to. He doesn't comment about the whole, not thinking about it before, because why would Vash. Wolfwood never talked about him and when they both first ran into him again, he was full indoctrinated assassin mode. ] He looked better all cleaned up.
[ Which is something he's going to attribute to Vash, no matter what. There's managing to bring him back, and there's managing to help him heal and recover, the latter of which Wolfwood couldn't do but Vash did it for him. ]
The girls are still hot on your tail even now, huh? They really don't know when to give up.
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I think Brad gave him the buzz! They got along better than I thought they would. It's nice that they became friends.
[ Only because Livio is actually quite passive and well-behaved, so Brad couldn't do more than just tsun around with some paranoia. Brad might also rebuttal with something like they're not friends, but Vash has assigned them friends.
Is Wolfwood the one closer to the wall this time, or is Vash back to the wall again. ]
They don't, but... They really saved my ass. After I fought Legato, I passed out and they fortunately found me. This earth scientist guy was with them, too! [ And Vash pauses because he doesn't know how to explain the Plant collective unconscious and trying to communicate with them. Quietly, he tries something else. ] You know... They miss you.
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[ HIS WHOLE POMPADOUR... Wolfwood was hanging out here first so if Vash crawled in then Wolfwood can be the one closer to the wall. ]
Hah?
[ He honestly wouldn't know why. He only knew them as Vash's stragglers, beyond his limited interaction with Millie. Brave girl, butted heads a little bit, and he likes her but he isn't cognisant that it's to the point where she'd miss him. It occurs to him that news of his 'revival' is probably not widely known. Hm. He's hesitant to ask, because he knows they'd both rather forget about it but. ]
Do they know I...?
[ ...Died? ]
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Be nice to Brad. He has your baby in his care.
[ Brad is like what... Eighteen? It's kind of funny to watch Wolfwood beef it up with a teenager, though he guesses that would track. Wolfwood can be the one closer to the wall, then. The pinching stops as he rests his hand closer to himself, fingers curled as he thinks back to that time. ]
When Millie asked for you, I didn't have the heart to say anything—I think Livio wanted to do something stupid like say he killed you, but Brad stopped him and handled it... Said you left for somewhere far away and we don't know if we'd ever see you again. [ ... ] She was sobbing her eyes out.
[ While not outright saying it, he gives Wolfwood all the clues to piece it together. It's likely they got the message. ]
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Mm.
[ He leaves an arm over Vash in this position, ignoring the pinch outside of a small squirm. He isn't actually sure what to do with that information, fingers twitching as they trace over the bone of the other's shoulder in an idle and repetitive motion. A small distraction from his own, unsettled feelings. ]
Guess I'll have to come up with some place I've been, then. In case I get asked.
[ It's not NOT true that he's been somewhere... the UG and Shibuya... but telling them about weird murdergame is kind of rough. Some city on the other side of the planet, maybe... ]
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