[ NML has their own culture, even if some languages have survived the test of time. They've morphed and warped over the years, which i personally find all the more interesting. Vash tries to strain his ears and he thinks he can pick up a couple of words that sound familiar.
[ He's stopped his ice cream pursuit for now, his hands over his ears because this is a lot when you have just tuned up senses overall. It's not overloading but it's just so much noise.
The second dude forgets about his crushing debt to be instead hyped up about this terrible recorder and continues on with his mad shouting. Based on the gesturing, it seems he is trying to convince his friend to try playing the harmonica with his nose.
He's trying to focus on what Vash said but it's really hard. ]
Jesus fuckin' Christ. Didn't miss this part.
[ Sometimes the drunks are funny. However, he also acknowledges that sometimes the drunks are terrible. There's still the vague sound of a wet hiccup of the man on the floor. ]
[ Vash laughs a bit because... Honestly... This chaos barely matches to the Underground. The difference here is that NML people are just like this versus the Underground throwing things at them and they had to react one way or the other. ]
That's No Man's Land for ya. [ He continues to eat his ice cream because he's less grated than Wolfwood. ] We can round the corner. It'll be quieter there.
[ Watch this man do a harmonica solo with his nostrils. Don't mind if he takes a small spoonful of Wolfwood's ice cream as his senses are assaulted. ]
[ Objectively, what is happening here is REALLY funny. However Wolfwood is a piece of shit who doesn't have that much fun if he can't make fun of something so he's just observing this happen like why, everyone on this planet is a weirdo.
His ice cream is swiped. He doesn't even 'oi' Vash this time. Not because he's distracted by the noise either, he's just letting Vash have his spoonful but he is picking up his ice cream cup after. ]
[ There are just too many things to react to, so Vash understands. Sometimes there's too much absurdity to have a good laugh. They can scoot and turn to the other side of the street.
Since Wolfwood was nice and didn't try to fight him, he offers him a spoonful of his ice cream, too. He's free to take the spoon himself or invite handfeeding. ]
[ It's a small spoon so it's almost bordering on stubborn to go out of his way to take the spoon to avoid being handfed. Feed him the ice cream. ]
Damn, could've picked a nicer alley to confess in.
[ He peers around to see if there's some kind of club or party or something. Did this person just invite someone to a random street for a confession? That kind of sucks if that's the case. ]
[ He is fed. He draws back, spoon still in mouth. He has taken your spoon. ]
They're kids. Spring of love.
[ Even if he thinks fifteen years old is crushing territory, but who is he to condemn these two for giving it a shot? Or one of them for giving it a shot. ]
[ She's thinking about it. She is continuing to think about it. Any time where somebody has to take this long to think about it is probably a little concerning. Even Wolfwood is starting to feel bad for the kid. ]
[ Vash is sympathetic as he eats more of his ice cream, then finishing it. The guy still has the future! Plenty of more chances to find love! Though the prolonging silence is a yikes.
The girl still hasn't said anything, by the way. The crickets are CLEAR. ]
[ Delivered in that way that's like 'no?'. It's kind of hard when you're an orphan without much of a non-familial reach, and super brother-zoned from all angles. In his later life, Elendira would've been hot if she wasn't a psychopathic bitch and if Wolfwood had a real evil bone in his body, but that's pretty much it until Vash came around. ]
[ Not so much as a fact since he does assume that maybe Wolfwood's orphanage kids would brotherzone him, but... There's a chance that's not the case and maybe that would change as people grew older. Despite insulting him constantly, Vash can see why people would fall for Wolfwood—hell, he saw it happen in the Underground?
Also, the AU where Wolfwood follows a different blond. ]
[ Vash guessed Wolfwood possibly being interested in Millie, but not confident to say that Wolfwood would be able to confess it as a crush...? Not Vash rudely wondering if Wolfwood knows what having a crush is like when Wolfwood had been in love with him for ages. ]
Okay, don't laugh! First girl I met around my age.
[ Vash is just being rude in thinking Wolfwood doesn't know what a crush feels like... But it's true he also feels comfortable to talk to Wolfwood about this. Not that it's a lot.
Childhood crushes as they watch this girl stall for her life isn't a difficult topic. It helps him... Be distracted from the mess. The girl asks if he's sure about how he's feeling, how does he know he loves her. Really loves her.
She directly and passionately quotes "would you still love me if I was a worm?" and that has Vash pause. ]
[ Whispered, not in the way to point that out to Wolfwood, but just a general whisper to nothing at all. He only had a couple of encounters with Zazie and he thinks they're okay. Could be worse. Also they really only know one type of worm personally. The worms of No Man's Land which have a strange metamorphosis.
This is so funny, honestly. He may as well answer, too. ]
If you were a worm, I'd take care of you! But when you get too big I guess I have to release you.
[ The guy now: "I WOULD MAKE YOU A WORM PARADISE!" ]
[ He thinks this is so stupid that it's looping into funny. This is entirely rhetorical, he doesn't care because this is a ridiculous idea that'll never happen. He's just teasing for the sake of it. ]
[ Is No Man's Land not a worm's paradise?! Especially when they become LARGE AS WHALES and swim in the sands? He's imagining it, though. Maybe at least there'd be... I don't know... Those feeding areas you see for seals at aquariums. ]
I don't know if I'd be able to make you a paradise, but I'd do everything I could so you're comfortable.
[ Tell him what exactly a worm paradise is supposed to be. He's sitting back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest. Couple forgotten. ]
Guess bein' able to swim over the sand is pretty nice. Some people figured out how to wrangle 'em like they're toma.
[ The implication that he won't say out loud because he thinks it sounds ridiculous but also might be misconstrued is that Vash could ride him like a horse. This also implies that one day he would grow that big, as a worm. Hey, he's a big guy. Remember how they really just had Rai-Dei show up riding a worm and the concept was never brought up again. ]
[ And at Vash saying that, the guy confessing to the girl yells again how he would MAKE THIS PLANET a worm paradise for her... And then when she asks what do worms eat, he goes quiet.
...
what do they eat ]
... Now that I think about it, that sword guy showed up on a worm, didn't he? [ Brings Rai-Dei back, but doesn't misunderstand. Vash looks over to Wolfwood, appraising. ] You'd definitely not be easy to tame.
You still insisted you'd take care of me if I was a worm, which wasn't even somethin' I was remotely considering.
[ And therefore, Vash is responsible for his joke promises. He grunts at the mention of sword guy, who Wolfwood frankly doesn't bother correcting him with his actual name. Weirdo. Even with all of Vash's preachings, he still doesn't regret putting four bullets in him. ]
Guess he finally gave up on tryin' to trek through the sandy parts with those dumb rollerblades he had.
Why weren't you considering it? There's no way I'd leave you like that.
[ Well, I'm glad that Wolfwood didn't mention how he has found no contrition over pulling bullets into their cowboy samurai. Vash would be lightly aggrieved. Back to topic, Vash does imagine that they'd be together despite circumstances... At least Wormwood could bury into the sand if Vash had to deal with his bounty hunters or the terra forces.
The comments gains a laugh, though. ]
Skate parks aren't really a popular thing around here... But maybe it could be. I had fun skating in the Underground.
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Then a lot that don't.
THE HARMONICA PLAYS, but the essence is very titanic theme by recorder. ]
I said I've been learning the guitar!
[ Said only a little louder. He isn't trying to blast Wolfwood's ears this time. ]
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The second dude forgets about his crushing debt to be instead hyped up about this terrible recorder and continues on with his mad shouting. Based on the gesturing, it seems he is trying to convince his friend to try playing the harmonica with his nose.
He's trying to focus on what Vash said but it's really hard. ]
Jesus fuckin' Christ. Didn't miss this part.
[ Sometimes the drunks are funny. However, he also acknowledges that sometimes the drunks are terrible. There's still the vague sound of a wet hiccup of the man on the floor. ]
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That's No Man's Land for ya. [ He continues to eat his ice cream because he's less grated than Wolfwood. ] We can round the corner. It'll be quieter there.
[ Watch this man do a harmonica solo with his nostrils. Don't mind if he takes a small spoonful of Wolfwood's ice cream as his senses are assaulted. ]
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His ice cream is swiped. He doesn't even 'oi' Vash this time. Not because he's distracted by the noise either, he's just letting Vash have his spoonful but he is picking up his ice cream cup after. ]
Fine, scoot over then.
[ What does the other side of the street hold? ]
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Since Wolfwood was nice and didn't try to fight him, he offers him a spoonful of his ice cream, too. He's free to take the spoon himself or invite handfeeding. ]
Let's see...
[ Someone is getting confessed to... ]
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Damn, could've picked a nicer alley to confess in.
[ He peers around to see if there's some kind of club or party or something. Did this person just invite someone to a random street for a confession? That kind of sucks if that's the case. ]
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[ This side of the street is quieter than the other, but there is a party nearby—which may be where they came from. It's a quinceañera...
And the two confessing here are teenagers. ]
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They're kids. Spring of love.
[ Even if he thinks fifteen years old is crushing territory, but who is he to condemn these two for giving it a shot? Or one of them for giving it a shot. ]
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As they're doing lowkey couple things, the teens in front of them—it looks like the boy has confessed his heart, but the girl hasn't responded back. ]
Uh-oh.
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I take it back?
[ She's thinking about it. She is continuing to think about it. Any time where somebody has to take this long to think about it is probably a little concerning. Even Wolfwood is starting to feel bad for the kid. ]
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[ Vash is sympathetic as he eats more of his ice cream, then finishing it. The guy still has the future! Plenty of more chances to find love! Though the prolonging silence is a yikes.
The girl still hasn't said anything, by the way. The crickets are CLEAR. ]
Ever had a childhood crush?
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[ Delivered in that way that's like 'no?'. It's kind of hard when you're an orphan without much of a non-familial reach, and super brother-zoned from all angles. In his later life, Elendira would've been hot if she wasn't a psychopathic bitch and if Wolfwood had a real evil bone in his body, but that's pretty much it until Vash came around. ]
What, you had one?
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[ Not so much as a fact since he does assume that maybe Wolfwood's orphanage kids would brotherzone him, but... There's a chance that's not the case and maybe that would change as people grew older. Despite insulting him constantly, Vash can see why people would fall for Wolfwood—hell, he saw it happen in the Underground?
Also, the AU where Wolfwood follows a different blond. ]
Yeah, I did.
[ Surprise. ]
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[ Well there's his crush (?) on Millie but she is a civilian and still not childhood so she doesn't count for this either. ]
What? On who?
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[ Vash guessed Wolfwood possibly being interested in Millie, but not confident to say that Wolfwood would be able to confess it as a crush...? Not Vash rudely wondering if Wolfwood knows what having a crush is like when Wolfwood had been in love with him for ages. ]
Okay, don't laugh! First girl I met around my age.
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Uh-huh.
[ He's not laughing yet but no promises, it depends on where it goes. ]
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Childhood crushes as they watch this girl stall for her life isn't a difficult topic. It helps him... Be distracted from the mess. The girl asks if he's sure about how he's feeling, how does he know he loves her. Really loves her.
She directly and passionately quotes "would you still love me if I was a worm?" and that has Vash pause. ]
My crush didn't spring that question on me.
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[ He wasn't asked, but he already dealt with Zazie. He's had enough of worms that are people for a lifetime!!! ]
It doesn't mean shit if you gotta put yourself through hoops to prove you love someone.
[ Unfortunately for Vash it is a yes but he'd also be like why though. ]
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[ Whispered, not in the way to point that out to Wolfwood, but just a general whisper to nothing at all. He only had a couple of encounters with Zazie and he thinks they're okay. Could be worse. Also they really only know one type of worm personally. The worms of No Man's Land which have a strange metamorphosis.
This is so funny, honestly. He may as well answer, too. ]
If you were a worm, I'd take care of you! But when you get too big I guess I have to release you.
[ The guy now: "I WOULD MAKE YOU A WORM PARADISE!" ]
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[ He thinks this is so stupid that it's looping into funny. This is entirely rhetorical, he doesn't care because this is a ridiculous idea that'll never happen. He's just teasing for the sake of it. ]
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[ Is No Man's Land not a worm's paradise?! Especially when they become LARGE AS WHALES and swim in the sands? He's imagining it, though. Maybe at least there'd be... I don't know... Those feeding areas you see for seals at aquariums. ]
I don't know if I'd be able to make you a paradise, but I'd do everything I could so you're comfortable.
[ Playfully scritches his chin. ]
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[ Tell him what exactly a worm paradise is supposed to be. He's sitting back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest. Couple forgotten. ]
Guess bein' able to swim over the sand is pretty nice. Some people figured out how to wrangle 'em like they're toma.
[ The implication that he won't say out loud because he thinks it sounds ridiculous but also might be misconstrued is that Vash could ride him like a horse. This also implies that one day he would grow that big, as a worm. Hey, he's a big guy. Remember how they really just had Rai-Dei show up riding a worm and the concept was never brought up again. ]
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[ And at Vash saying that, the guy confessing to the girl yells again how he would MAKE THIS PLANET a worm paradise for her... And then when she asks what do worms eat, he goes quiet.
...
what do they eat ]
... Now that I think about it, that sword guy showed up on a worm, didn't he? [ Brings Rai-Dei back, but doesn't misunderstand. Vash looks over to Wolfwood, appraising. ] You'd definitely not be easy to tame.
[ Instead, decides something that is incorrect. ]
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[ And therefore, Vash is responsible for his joke promises. He grunts at the mention of sword guy, who Wolfwood frankly doesn't bother correcting him with his actual name. Weirdo. Even with all of Vash's preachings, he still doesn't regret putting four bullets in him. ]
Guess he finally gave up on tryin' to trek through the sandy parts with those dumb rollerblades he had.
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[ Well, I'm glad that Wolfwood didn't mention how he has found no contrition over pulling bullets into their cowboy samurai. Vash would be lightly aggrieved. Back to topic, Vash does imagine that they'd be together despite circumstances... At least Wormwood could bury into the sand if Vash had to deal with his bounty hunters or the terra forces.
The comments gains a laugh, though. ]
Skate parks aren't really a popular thing around here... But maybe it could be. I had fun skating in the Underground.
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