[ At the pick-up spot, Vash can be seen waving frantically when he sees a familiar face. It might be difficult to tell it's him. Without the iconic red coat, no blond-black hair sticking on ends in sight, and not even the iconic orange shades to neutralize his bright blue eyes. They're here to uncanny valley.
His voice, the intonation, and the sheer volume is familiar, though. ]
Livio!
[ Let's pretend that Vash contacted Livio a day after he arrived to the colony ship and told him to head over. He also mentioned that Wolfwood would be here, but in private to not goad him into interacting with everyone from the orphanage. It's a touchy spot, still. ]
[ it is weird to see vash without any of his signatures, but then again, they dressed up in so many outfits and dyed their hair together that it doesn't seem that strange to livio. regardless, he waves enthusiastically - after wrapping up his loose ends, he'd mostly spent the day trying to get gifts for wolfwood, vash, and the kids -- and he's got his arms full of whatever meager offerings he could find ]
Vash! Changing your look again?
[ it still blows his mind that he's even welcome here, even after everything ]
[ Hands on his hips, he looks down at himself. He's just wearing a dress shirt and a little brown vest. It's very simple, a lot simpler than the clothes he was able to buy in the Underground. ]
I kinda wore similar stuff when I went by Eriks. [ Turning his attention back to Livio, he looms over the presents. Meager as they are, it's the thought that matters. ] Need some help carrying those?
[ Vash laughs a bit before giving Livio a pat on the shoulder. Sometimes it's nice to wear something different. ]
Thanks, big guy. [ Being closer lets him see the smushed food which has him smile more, not that he's happy about it but more of a "god well nothing I can do here" vibe. ] Sure. Tell me what ya got?
[ livio still has the suit.... but he's kind of self-conscious about it now that they're back at home, so he's in his regular cowboy getup ]
[ it's mostly sweets and snacks, but the kind that is pretty hard to get your hands on in no man's land. he obviously went through a lot of trouble here. ]
[ a few donuts for vash, too ]
Just stuff I thought you guys would like... and, um, the kids of course.
Kinda miss how convenient it was to get food over there....
[ His cowboy outfit is a lot cuter, anyway! Vash peruses and sees the donuts which he imagines are for him. ]
Try not to give it to them all at once. Too much sugar means they're going to be a handful for us.
[ Hehe as he takes a bite of the sweet treat. ]
We do have a bit more resources ever since the Earth Forces integrated the plant dome! Some businesses of theirs are opening shop, too. Wolfwood and I went to a gelato place before coming here and wow. Thirteen flavors? Not the same as the Underground, but it's something.
I'm sure it's nothing you can't handle, Vash the Stampede.
[ a bit teasingly. but honestly, livio is too much of a pushover to not give them everything at once if they give him puppy eyes or any equivalent, so someone else will have to take charge ]
[ he seems happy vash likes his donuts though. yay donuts ]
Gelato... here? Wow, that's incredible!
[ he never thought something like that would be possible ]
[ In the playful and melodramatic tone that these kids would rob him of his lunch money, if he had any. He does love playing with kids, though, but the sugar is likely not appreciated by their parents.
... What they don't know won't hurt them! Anyway, yay donuts. Vash talks after he takes another bite, polite for once in not talking with his mouth full. ]
Yeah! Gelato—well, not here in the colony. [ ... ] But why not in the colony? Maybe I should tell them to figure out gelato.
[ Livio... Is a good boy... Why can't Wolfwood be as nice to him like Livio? Vash thinks this because he can hear the same teasing in Wolfwood's voice, but it's ANNOYING and MEAN. ]
You bet!
[ Vash agrees... And now that the colony isn't using most of their energy to beam S.O.S. messages into space, they can focus on other things like assisting those boarding to return to earth or make gelato. Just something for him to think about later, but he pats Livio's back a couple of more times. ]
Want to go see the kids first? Or should I show you to your room.
[ Responds here but he waves at Livio too. He's just chilling outside, and look who else is here!! It's Angelina!! Wow!! He didn't get much of a good look at her the previous night because of being tired from travels and the desert gets mighty cold once the evening sets in, but since they were waiting outside, he wanted to give her a once-over. ]
You made it.
[ Good job, you didn't get lost. Since Ship Five is literally in the weirdest goddamn place ever. He stands up and leans an elbow on it, looking definitely more at ease than he was at pretty much any point during the Reaper's Game. And of course, alive. Whatever absolute nonsense was up with their inconsistent timelines, it's undone and he's living and breathing on their planet again. ]
[ forget wolfwood, thank god angelina lived. but no, it takes a lot of livio's willpower not to tear up at the sheer site of seeing him alive again, at home. but he manages not to, because his arms are too full to hide his face. ]
Nico! Sorry I'm late...
[ he is not late. anyway, what he's brought is mostly food and clothing, but there are some toys for the kids too. a lot of this food is at least lightly smushed. ]
[ he did his best, probably ]
I just picked up some things I thought you two and the kids would like....
[ It is, once again, weird as hell to live in a world where you're actually supposed to be dead, but you never actually experienced your death in that universe like it was meant to be. He kind of got those memories as a weird backlog when he returned, but it's just not the same. He tries not to think about it too hard. ]
You're not. It's not like we're exactly operating to the minute here.
[ It's not like they did beforehand either but now, even more do. Do whatever we want forever etc. ]
[ despite having spent basically the last two months with wolfwood, it's still hard for him to wrap his head around it. him, here, alive. tangible. after everything ]
[ he honestly just wants to drop everything he's carrying and grab him in a hug, but manages to restrain himself ]
R-Right, um... well, I'm sorry anyway!
[ for what. anyway, he is showing off his bounties. it's mostly sweets and snacks, but the kind that is pretty hard to get your hands on in no man's land. he obviously went through a lot of trouble here. ]
[ also cigarettes for nico. as always ]
I wish we'd been able to bring more things back.... there's so much the kids would like...
[ Sir your restraint... anyway he appreciatively takes the cigarettes. I'd joke about how both men here just let him keep his habit but really it's Wolfwood's choice. ]
If you're really sorry, get your ass inside and get your gifts to the kids.
[ He realises he's not actually sure how Livio has decided to approach the whole thing about the orphanage. Wolfwood has still been keeping a polite distance, being a different man from the lanky Nico they used to know, and it's just all a bit too much for him to cross that line. At minimum, yet.
[ let's be real smoking is the least deadly habit of this canon. also it's not like nicotine replacement therapy exists here, gosh ]
I will!!!
[ sounding a bit chastised. honestly, considering he was one of the people attacking the orphanage.... he has doubts that his presence would be welcome. like, at all ]
... Maybe it's better if she doesn't see me...
[ even that aside, he did still kill jasmine's dog. melanie believed in him back then, but he thinks she was wrong to. ]
[ She's more understanding than most. He still remembers standing in the same room as she tried to understand what happened with the dog -- the look burned into his gap-burned memory when she realised who Wolfwood was. Him interrupting her and counting himself out as a stranger that just looks like him before she could say something he knew he wouldn't be able to handle in that moment.
Honestly, he owes her an apology too. That's the part that sucks about being alive again, having to tread back on your goodbyes and it's all so very awkward. ]
Strictly seein' them, yeah. Looks like they settled in with the colony pretty well. Kids are glad to meet other kids and all that, you know.
[ but wolfwood is right. he at least owes it to melanie to see her, thank her, and apologize. for everything. livio ducks his head a little ]
Maybe... we could go together?
[ and maybe both of them will feel less awkward about it. he's picking up the implications here. but he doesn't want to push wolfwood too hard to interact with them. it's already a bit impudent of him to ask wolfwood to see melanie together ]
Yeah.... I'm sure the change of scenery is nice for them, too.
[ He really just assumed he would have to wrangle Livio personally over there and make him look at Melanie in the eyes. He's not letting you escape you oversized dog. ]
They seem to like it, but who wouldn't. It's clean, no cracked walls, blankets are white instead of our old-ass sand-stained ones.
[ He heard they got to see a tree for the first time in their lives because according to Hei's ship canon the Stampede tree is here. That's exciting. Wolfwood feels weird because trees were weird until they weren't in homo and now he feels like they should be weird again. ]
[ livio perks up a little bit as it's confirmed that they're going to go together, despite wolfwood planning to drag him him there to look melanie in the eye. even if she has nothing but angry words for livio (which.... he kind of thinks/fears she will), at the very least, nicholas and melanie could talk. have a nice reunion. that would be good. ]
[ and it feels less overwhelming if they go together ]
Nicer than what they're used ta.... they could even have all their own things.....
[ that is very cute and makes me emo but livio himself probably isn't aware of the tree. if he was, he might agree. ]
[ Joke's on him. Well no, Wolfwood is still reserved but he can't hide from Melanie. She already saw through him once, so even if he wants to keep it a secret from the kids for a bit longer, he's sure she'll nose at him. Something something Melanie always knew best but also genuinely has her kids' interests at heart, pulling at little Nicholas's ear for being naughty and always knowing if there was something wrong. ]
Eventually, yeah. The ship's willing to share and if they break anything, they're gonna get their asses kicked.
[ By the aunties. Me like I'm sure there's more than just Melanie but I don't have any other canon names so it's just The AuntiesTM. ]
[ neither of them can defeat melanie, she is the ultimate aunt and they cannot defy her will. all the aunties (tm) have this power, but she is the most powerful. ]
[ also which one of us is going to rp melanie if we do this kawaii reunion ]
I'm sure they know better than ta play rough.... [ or they'll learn, quickly ]
Um.... can I see the colony a little...? Is that okay?
[ this coming from captain huge mclarge assassinpants over here. oh well, wolfwood should be used to this ]
I don't want ta scare anyone....
[ he will never have confidence and you know it. but he does let himself be herded inside without complaint, though, taking a moment to gawk at well... everything. livio hasn't been to the colonies before ]
[ Marlon's also the freak that managed to fix up the Punisher when it got all banged up from the fall from the Ark. He is a certified freak, but a terrifying genius. ]
She even got a bit of a new shine I thought I was never gonna get back after all that sand wearin' her down.
[ GIVES HIS BIKE ANOTHER HEARTY PAT!! This really is his sole hobby and he's stupidly happy that she's well and alive. He's literally thinking about what time he can squeeze in a quick drive around the field just for old times' sake. ]
[ (insert terminally online joke about hyper fixations here that's marlon)
Vah peeks over the motorcycle. ]
You gonna take her out for a ride later? They have to drop off your bike onto ground eventually.
[ Sooner or later is fine. There's probably a small parking space somewhere nearby the zipline, discreet........ And random. It's comical and I want it to exist because it's funny. ]
Yeah, why wouldn't I? As much as I like her lookin' brand new, would be stupid to have a bike and not ride it.
[ The sidecar is still there, literally the funniest little background detail of him adding a whole sidecar mod to his bike because Vash can't drive and I guess he got tired of Vash sitting behind him all the time or something.
He'll just have to see when, since he's doing catch-up with the colony and they also gotta get Livio settled in and etc etc... ]
[ Realistically it would've had to come out of what money he had on hand because it's not like he was seeing Knives and co. on the regular but I think it'd be funny of him to annoy Zazie by being like tell the gang they owe me x amount for the sidecar, yeah. ]
Only if you got some spare kiddie-sized helmets. I ride this thing knowing it could be a death machine. And it goes without sayin' but I'm taking the handles.
[ Zazie is also dead (presumably?) but it's fine. ]
I'm just settin' out the rules early. Seriously, cannot believe you never learned how to drive after this long on this goddamn planet...
[ It's so WIDE and full of NOTHING. Wolfwood feels like he'd rather sooner die than spend 150 years walking or exclusively hitch-hiking. The idea alone is making him wither a little. Angelina he's so glad you're back... ]
Personal vehicles are expensive! What... With the initial purchase, then the maintenance, and if you really want to take care of it you get insurance?
[ This isn't a good argument considering Vash could earn so much money rather quickly thanks to being the fastest gunslinger on this planet, but right now he's just a little guy peeking over the motorcycle and looking up at Wolfwood. ]
[ Vash who also has no shame in taking on the weirdest jobs in the universe, Vash who doesn't need to eat and drink as much as the average human, Vash who has very little desire in the realm of material desires. He really could rack up the monies if he actually cared at all about money.
He leans over his bike to shadow over him. ]
If we're gonna keep up with the travelin' around goin' wherever we like, you're gonna have to learn eventually.
[ So, no, he has not considered renting. He doesn't really care to rent still unless Wolfwood wants to try driving some new models. As read, he has very little desire for worldly possessions, though he cares for what he has.
When Wolfwood hovers over him, he gives him a silly smile with shoulders drawn and hands clasped atop each other on the bike. Little guy energy. ]
It's not like I crash unless I'm dying. [ And he rises up to press his forehead against Wolfwood's. ] Plus, you're here.
[ He's really using this to argue not learning to drive when it isn't full-time. Taking turns means they're part-time. ]
Ain't cheap if you tally up all of 'em over a century's worth of travel.
[ I am pro-public transport but me looking at my daily transport costs from my old jobs like wew.
He doesn't back down at the forehead press, giving back a wry smile. ]
Fuck off. Don't think I don't remember you flingin' me off into a dune.
[ The funny sequence of events of him going from nightmare to a full face of sand. I like that it implies that after Vash showed him he can't drive, Wolfwood made him drive anyway. Fair enough honestly they had to do a LOT of driving. ]
It's cheaper than me wrecking a car or a bike every trip.
[ Because Vash for some reason can't learn how to drive, even when Wolfwood tried his best to give him some pointers before. In the end, it isn't for him. As their foreheads are pressed, he closes his eyes and rubs their noses together.
This may be a small display of gross PDA, but fortunately there isn't anyone around at the entrance here aside from Livio. ]
You know I didn't do that on purpose.
[ They have to take shifts. Wolfwood wasn't given the ability to stay awake and alert at all times. ]
That's why you learn not to. I know you can drive a few tens of miles at a time.
[ In the tone of 'God, Vash'. Like how driving on an empty freeway is easier than driving on a busy road. They're flirting but he has half a mind to bite his nose or something. Livio will be fine with either behaviour probably. ]
I'd have a fat bone to pick with you if it was on purpose, you little shit.
[ No ire, but could you imagine if he was flinging Wolfwood off the bike on purpose. ]
Alright, packin' her away. Can't just keep standin' around in the sun when we've got a different baby to show around.
[ His nose is delicate... Do not bite unless gentle. Vash keeps rubbing their noses since Wolfwood isn't pulling away just yet, but relents when he chides him into doing something. Anything.
And that anything is taking care of Livio. Vash picks himself up with hands on his hips, looking down at Angelina then over to Livio holding all the snacks. ]
You trust me bringing your bike back to the garage and you can show Livio around?
[ Livio knows the place, actually, and doesn't need to be guided, but Vash thinks the brothers can spend time together... Enjoy the view of their family in safety before they rebuild the orphanage. ]
[ He has half a mind to threaten him with a break-up if Vash can't even walk a motorbike to the garage without somehow setting it on fire. He doesn't because the low self-esteem saga of Shibuya is still haunting him. ]
[ Stop... Things are different and there are no annoying weekly effects. He can take it.
He thinks about his schedule as he kicks Angelina's kickstand and hold onto her handles, prepping to take her to the garage. ]
I'll meet up with you at the dining hall for dinner. If I'm late... I'm teaching the kids how to make paper snowflakes on the platform near the classroom.
[ He would be likely buried under children, basically.
we can pretend that there's an area that they use for the classroom. ]
Anyway it's lowkey kind of evident he doesn't actually know what 'making snowflakes' really means but he trusts Vash with whatever regarding his kids. ]
Alright.
[ See you later nerd or whatever. He has a baby to escort. ]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
no subject
His voice, the intonation, and the sheer volume is familiar, though. ]
Livio!
[ Let's pretend that Vash contacted Livio a day after he arrived to the colony ship and told him to head over. He also mentioned that Wolfwood would be here, but in private to not goad him into interacting with everyone from the orphanage. It's a touchy spot, still. ]
no subject
Vash! Changing your look again?
[ it still blows his mind that he's even welcome here, even after everything ]
no subject
[ Hands on his hips, he looks down at himself. He's just wearing a dress shirt and a little brown vest. It's very simple, a lot simpler than the clothes he was able to buy in the Underground. ]
I kinda wore similar stuff when I went by Eriks. [ Turning his attention back to Livio, he looms over the presents. Meager as they are, it's the thought that matters. ] Need some help carrying those?
[ He knows you don't, but he offers. ]
no subject
[ he knew vash was in hiding but has no concept of what he looked like as eriks. but he's ready to be supportive as always. ]
No, it's fine, I have it.... [ the food is a bit smushed with all the things livio's holding ] But are ya hungry? I have some snacks here...
no subject
Thanks, big guy. [ Being closer lets him see the smushed food which has him smile more, not that he's happy about it but more of a "god well nothing I can do here" vibe. ] Sure. Tell me what ya got?
[ Smushed food is fine. He isn't picky. ]
no subject
[ it's mostly sweets and snacks, but the kind that is pretty hard to get your hands on in no man's land. he obviously went through a lot of trouble here. ]
[ a few donuts for vash, too ]
Just stuff I thought you guys would like... and, um, the kids of course.
Kinda miss how convenient it was to get food over there....
no subject
Try not to give it to them all at once. Too much sugar means they're going to be a handful for us.
[ Hehe as he takes a bite of the sweet treat. ]
We do have a bit more resources ever since the Earth Forces integrated the plant dome! Some businesses of theirs are opening shop, too. Wolfwood and I went to a gelato place before coming here and wow. Thirteen flavors? Not the same as the Underground, but it's something.
no subject
[ a bit teasingly. but honestly, livio is too much of a pushover to not give them everything at once if they give him puppy eyes or any equivalent, so someone else will have to take charge ]
[ he seems happy vash likes his donuts though. yay donuts ]
Gelato... here? Wow, that's incredible!
[ he never thought something like that would be possible ]
no subject
[ In the playful and melodramatic tone that these kids would rob him of his lunch money, if he had any. He does love playing with kids, though, but the sugar is likely not appreciated by their parents.
... What they don't know won't hurt them! Anyway, yay donuts. Vash talks after he takes another bite, polite for once in not talking with his mouth full. ]
Yeah! Gelato—well, not here in the colony. [ ... ] But why not in the colony? Maybe I should tell them to figure out gelato.
no subject
[ a bit teasingly..... albeit probably the most gentle teasing vash has ever gotten in his life. this is truly as far as livio would go ]
If anyone could pull it off, they could. [ they are very smart here in the colony!! it's a whole different atmosphere. ]
no subject
You bet!
[ Vash agrees... And now that the colony isn't using most of their energy to beam S.O.S. messages into space, they can focus on other things like assisting those boarding to return to earth or make gelato. Just something for him to think about later, but he pats Livio's back a couple of more times. ]
Want to go see the kids first? Or should I show you to your room.
no subject
T-Thanks...
[ there's definitely a hesitation when it comes to seeing the kids. livio's sure they would be scared of him. despite him bringing gifts. ]
.... Maybe my room first?
[ while he tries to figure out a way to drop off all his gifts and treats without the kids seeing him ]
no subject
You made it.
[ Good job, you didn't get lost. Since Ship Five is literally in the weirdest goddamn place ever. He stands up and leans an elbow on it, looking definitely more at ease than he was at pretty much any point during the Reaper's Game. And of course, alive. Whatever absolute nonsense was up with their inconsistent timelines, it's undone and he's living and breathing on their planet again. ]
What's that you've got?
no subject
Nico! Sorry I'm late...
[ he is not late. anyway, what he's brought is mostly food and clothing, but there are some toys for the kids too. a lot of this food is at least lightly smushed. ]
[ he did his best, probably ]
I just picked up some things I thought you two and the kids would like....
no subject
You're not. It's not like we're exactly operating to the minute here.
[ It's not like they did beforehand either but now, even more do. Do whatever we want forever etc. ]
Yeah? Show me what you got.
no subject
[ he honestly just wants to drop everything he's carrying and grab him in a hug, but manages to restrain himself ]
R-Right, um... well, I'm sorry anyway!
[ for what. anyway, he is showing off his bounties. it's mostly sweets and snacks, but the kind that is pretty hard to get your hands on in no man's land. he obviously went through a lot of trouble here. ]
[ also cigarettes for nico. as always ]
I wish we'd been able to bring more things back.... there's so much the kids would like...
no subject
If you're really sorry, get your ass inside and get your gifts to the kids.
[ He realises he's not actually sure how Livio has decided to approach the whole thing about the orphanage. Wolfwood has still been keeping a polite distance, being a different man from the lanky Nico they used to know, and it's just all a bit too much for him to cross that line. At minimum, yet.
Melanie's sharp though. ]
And make sure you say hi to her, yeah?
no subject
I will!!!
[ sounding a bit chastised. honestly, considering he was one of the people attacking the orphanage.... he has doubts that his presence would be welcome. like, at all ]
... Maybe it's better if she doesn't see me...
[ even that aside, he did still kill jasmine's dog. melanie believed in him back then, but he thinks she was wrong to. ]
[ a beat. ]
Did ya..... did ya see them?
no subject
She'll be real sad if you don't.
[ She's more understanding than most. He still remembers standing in the same room as she tried to understand what happened with the dog -- the look burned into his gap-burned memory when she realised who Wolfwood was. Him interrupting her and counting himself out as a stranger that just looks like him before she could say something he knew he wouldn't be able to handle in that moment.
Honestly, he owes her an apology too. That's the part that sucks about being alive again, having to tread back on your goodbyes and it's all so very awkward. ]
Strictly seein' them, yeah. Looks like they settled in with the colony pretty well. Kids are glad to meet other kids and all that, you know.
no subject
[ but wolfwood is right. he at least owes it to melanie to see her, thank her, and apologize. for everything. livio ducks his head a little ]
Maybe... we could go together?
[ and maybe both of them will feel less awkward about it. he's picking up the implications here. but he doesn't want to push wolfwood too hard to interact with them. it's already a bit impudent of him to ask wolfwood to see melanie together ]
Yeah.... I'm sure the change of scenery is nice for them, too.
no subject
[ He really just assumed he would have to wrangle Livio personally over there and make him look at Melanie in the eyes. He's not letting you escape you oversized dog. ]
They seem to like it, but who wouldn't. It's clean, no cracked walls, blankets are white instead of our old-ass sand-stained ones.
[ He heard they got to see a tree for the first time in their lives because according to Hei's ship canon the Stampede tree is here. That's exciting. Wolfwood feels weird because trees were weird until they weren't in homo and now he feels like they should be weird again. ]
no subject
[ and it feels less overwhelming if they go together ]
Nicer than what they're used ta.... they could even have all their own things.....
[ that is very cute and makes me emo but livio himself probably isn't aware of the tree. if he was, he might agree. ]
no subject
Eventually, yeah. The ship's willing to share and if they break anything, they're gonna get their asses kicked.
[ By the aunties. Me like I'm sure there's more than just Melanie but I don't have any other canon names so it's just The AuntiesTM. ]
no subject
[ also which one of us is going to rp melanie if we do this kawaii reunion ]
I'm sure they know better than ta play rough.... [ or they'll learn, quickly ]
Um.... can I see the colony a little...? Is that okay?
no subject
They're kids, it's the only time they can play rough... within reason.
[ Just don't go disrespecting the ship folk is all. ]
Yeah, why not? Vash invited you, so fuck off with all that. [ Have some CONFIDENCE, nerd. He gets up and gestures Livio inside. ] Get in.
no subject
[ this coming from captain huge mclarge assassinpants over here. oh well, wolfwood should be used to this ]
I don't want ta scare anyone....
[ he will never have confidence and you know it. but he does let himself be herded inside without complaint, though, taking a moment to gawk at well... everything. livio hasn't been to the colonies before ]
no subject
Wow. Brad did actually fix it up really well.
[ Vash shouldn't be surprised because the colony adopted Marlon after the apocalypse and he also reassured Wolfwood that Angelina would be fine.
... But! Sometimes! Your expectations are kind of mediocre! Also, Vash doesn't know much about personal vehicles. ]
no subject
She even got a bit of a new shine I thought I was never gonna get back after all that sand wearin' her down.
[ GIVES HIS BIKE ANOTHER HEARTY PAT!! This really is his sole hobby and he's stupidly happy that she's well and alive. He's literally thinking about what time he can squeeze in a quick drive around the field just for old times' sake. ]
no subject
Vah peeks over the motorcycle. ]
You gonna take her out for a ride later? They have to drop off your bike onto ground eventually.
[ Sooner or later is fine. There's probably a small parking space somewhere nearby the zipline, discreet........ And random. It's comical and I want it to exist because it's funny. ]
no subject
[ The sidecar is still there, literally the funniest little background detail of him adding a whole sidecar mod to his bike because Vash can't drive and I guess he got tired of Vash sitting behind him all the time or something.
He'll just have to see when, since he's doing catch-up with the colony and they also gotta get Livio settled in and etc etc... ]
no subject
It'd be neat if you could take some of the kids on a lap. Word around told me they've been ogling it ever since Marlon and Brad started working on it.
[ It's just a suggestion, not really a push. ]
no subject
Only if you got some spare kiddie-sized helmets. I ride this thing knowing it could be a death machine. And it goes without sayin' but I'm taking the handles.
no subject
Vash squints at Wolfwood toward the end. ]
You already know I wouldn't want to drive!
[ WHY ARE YOU EMPHASIZING IT ]
no subject
I'm just settin' out the rules early. Seriously, cannot believe you never learned how to drive after this long on this goddamn planet...
[ It's so WIDE and full of NOTHING. Wolfwood feels like he'd rather sooner die than spend 150 years walking or exclusively hitch-hiking. The idea alone is making him wither a little. Angelina he's so glad you're back... ]
no subject
[ This isn't a good argument considering Vash could earn so much money rather quickly thanks to being the fastest gunslinger on this planet, but right now he's just a little guy peeking over the motorcycle and looking up at Wolfwood. ]
no subject
[ Vash who also has no shame in taking on the weirdest jobs in the universe, Vash who doesn't need to eat and drink as much as the average human, Vash who has very little desire in the realm of material desires. He really could rack up the monies if he actually cared at all about money.
He leans over his bike to shadow over him. ]
If we're gonna keep up with the travelin' around goin' wherever we like, you're gonna have to learn eventually.
no subject
[ So, no, he has not considered renting. He doesn't really care to rent still unless Wolfwood wants to try driving some new models. As read, he has very little desire for worldly possessions, though he cares for what he has.
When Wolfwood hovers over him, he gives him a silly smile with shoulders drawn and hands clasped atop each other on the bike. Little guy energy. ]
It's not like I crash unless I'm dying. [ And he rises up to press his forehead against Wolfwood's. ] Plus, you're here.
[ He's really using this to argue not learning to drive when it isn't full-time. Taking turns means they're part-time. ]
no subject
[ I am pro-public transport but me looking at my daily transport costs from my old jobs like wew.
He doesn't back down at the forehead press, giving back a wry smile. ]
Fuck off. Don't think I don't remember you flingin' me off into a dune.
[ The funny sequence of events of him going from nightmare to a full face of sand. I like that it implies that after Vash showed him he can't drive, Wolfwood made him drive anyway. Fair enough honestly they had to do a LOT of driving. ]
no subject
[ Because Vash for some reason can't learn how to drive, even when Wolfwood tried his best to give him some pointers before. In the end, it isn't for him. As their foreheads are pressed, he closes his eyes and rubs their noses together.
This may be a small display of gross PDA, but fortunately there isn't anyone around at the entrance here aside from Livio. ]
You know I didn't do that on purpose.
[ They have to take shifts. Wolfwood wasn't given the ability to stay awake and alert at all times. ]
no subject
[ In the tone of 'God, Vash'. Like how driving on an empty freeway is easier than driving on a busy road. They're flirting but he has half a mind to bite his nose or something. Livio will be fine with either behaviour probably. ]
I'd have a fat bone to pick with you if it was on purpose, you little shit.
[ No ire, but could you imagine if he was flinging Wolfwood off the bike on purpose. ]
Alright, packin' her away. Can't just keep standin' around in the sun when we've got a different baby to show around.
no subject
[ His nose is delicate... Do not bite unless gentle. Vash keeps rubbing their noses since Wolfwood isn't pulling away just yet, but relents when he chides him into doing something. Anything.
And that anything is taking care of Livio. Vash picks himself up with hands on his hips, looking down at Angelina then over to Livio holding all the snacks. ]
You trust me bringing your bike back to the garage and you can show Livio around?
[ Livio knows the place, actually, and doesn't need to be guided, but Vash thinks the brothers can spend time together... Enjoy the view of their family in safety before they rebuild the orphanage. ]
no subject
Sure. Where do you wanna meet back up?
no subject
He thinks about his schedule as he kicks Angelina's kickstand and hold onto her handles, prepping to take her to the garage. ]
I'll meet up with you at the dining hall for dinner. If I'm late... I'm teaching the kids how to make paper snowflakes on the platform near the classroom.
[ He would be likely buried under children, basically.
we can pretend that there's an area that they use for the classroom. ]
no subject
Anyway it's lowkey kind of evident he doesn't actually know what 'making snowflakes' really means but he trusts Vash with whatever regarding his kids. ]
Alright.
[ See you later nerd or whatever. He has a baby to escort. ]
no subject
If your tour ends early, you and Livio can come over and check it out, then we can head to the dining hall together.
[ Okay? ]
no subject
[ Wow it's almost like he read the brackets. ]
If we get lost, I'll ask someone.
no subject
See you guys later, then! My cellphone's also charged this time.
[ So they can text... If anything comes up. But there goes Vash with Angelina to store her. ]