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bountyfull) wrote2023-04-07 12:15 pm
bountyfull) wrote2023-04-07 12:15 pm
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[ He hadn't really wanted to put two and two together.
He knew Roberto died. He knew there was more Meryl wanted to tell him.
He didn't want to hear it then.
But it makes sense. ]
Concequences.
I see.
[ He can already feel the way his stomach is trying to push into his throat. He doesn't want to know. ]
I'm still trying to understand it.
Maybe if I figure it out here, I can stop it from happening there.
He knew Roberto died. He knew there was more Meryl wanted to tell him.
He didn't want to hear it then.
But it makes sense. ]
Concequences.
I see.
[ He can already feel the way his stomach is trying to push into his throat. He doesn't want to know. ]
I'm still trying to understand it.
Maybe if I figure it out here, I can stop it from happening there.
[ All knives.
Something in his chest aches. ]
I'll talk to him. I'll figure it out. It doesn't have to happen however it happened before. Maybe it won't now that he's gone back from here.
Something in his chest aches. ]
I'll talk to him. I'll figure it out. It doesn't have to happen however it happened before. Maybe it won't now that he's gone back from here.
whatever you tried the first time
it didn't work
maybe if he has memories from here
but I've seen someone from the network that doesn't even remember he's been here before
[ They pause for a moment. ]
somehow you grew a woman out of flowers
as large as Julai and three times as high
it didn't work
maybe if he has memories from here
but I've seen someone from the network that doesn't even remember he's been here before
[ They pause for a moment. ]
somehow you grew a woman out of flowers
as large as Julai and three times as high
[ In addition to the dinner (a veritable feast of stir-fried vegetables of all kinds, tomato egg, beef and chicken skewers, more rice than anyone will know what to do with and a not insignificant amount of beer – all of it made in quantities great enough to feed the castle inhabitants, any guests Vash invites, and then some) and dessert (donuts, homemade – they're a little misshapen and some are slightly overcooked because Maruki's infinitely more of a cook than he is a baker, but they're tasty and made with love!) Vash will also receive a vintage book of constellations and their associated mythology and folklore, to supplement his stargazing. Maruki found it in the library during his week of forced rest and traded an untold number of shards to buy it from them outright, certain as he was of its proper home.
Inside the book is a simple, plain notecard:
Happy Birthday, Vash!
You've made this place a home to me.
To many more years of your happiness, in this reality or in any other.
Maruki ]
Inside the book is a simple, plain notecard:
Happy Birthday, Vash!
You've made this place a home to me.
To many more years of your happiness, in this reality or in any other.
Maruki ]
[Happy Birthday!! For both of their sakes, Akechi makes his own quiet contribution to the sentimental affair with a small bag left outside of Vash's door. Inside is a red journal, a nice pen and a note on the first blank page.
Happy Birthday.
You can use this for whatever you want, of course.
But perhaps your brother, or others, would like to read an account of your life someday - what's happened in this reality and prior. Journaling is often a healing, cathartic practice and he would get to know what you experienced in a format he enjoys.
Your life is valuable and worth transcribing.
Akechi.]
Happy Birthday.
You can use this for whatever you want, of course.
But perhaps your brother, or others, would like to read an account of your life someday - what's happened in this reality and prior. Journaling is often a healing, cathartic practice and he would get to know what you experienced in a format he enjoys.
Your life is valuable and worth transcribing.
Akechi.]
Vash!
Vash you are in house? Are home? Have something.
Vash you are in house? Are home? Have something.
Hi, Oona.
I'm outside in the garden. What do you have?
I'm outside in the garden. What do you have?
I can not TELL you, duh! It is not GIFT if you are TOLD
[GOSH, vash. obviously.
But she abandons her texting now to go search for him. Getting around hurts, but it's easier to ignore when she's got a GOAL in mind. She glances around until she sees him and then waves enthusiastically] Vash! Ready for gift?
[GOSH, vash. obviously.
But she abandons her texting now to go search for him. Getting around hurts, but it's easier to ignore when she's got a GOAL in mind. She glances around until she sees him and then waves enthusiastically] Vash! Ready for gift?
Haha, it's still a gift even if I know what it is. It's giving that's important.
[ He had more to say but she's outside and talking to him face to face. Mostly. Vash stands up and dusts off his hands and then his butt before turning to look at Oona more directly. He laughs a little, his brows pinched upward. ]
You know, you don't have to give me anything. But I'm ready, sure.
[ He had more to say but she's outside and talking to him face to face. Mostly. Vash stands up and dusts off his hands and then his butt before turning to look at Oona more directly. He laughs a little, his brows pinched upward. ]
You know, you don't have to give me anything. But I'm ready, sure.
Yes, I know. I would not give if I did not want to. [She waves a hand at him dismissively.
But then she grins and hurries at him, not really running but definitely...moving quickly?? Anyway, it's fine, because she doesn't launch herself at him, but she does stop just short of slamming into him to throw her arms around him instead]
But then she grins and hurries at him, not really running but definitely...moving quickly?? Anyway, it's fine, because she doesn't launch herself at him, but she does stop just short of slamming into him to throw her arms around him instead]
[ He almost ALMOST flinches, but he probably could have moved out of the way if he wanted. Instead he stands firm, and winds up in a hug. He blinks a little, and to keep from holding his arms out in an awkward way he slowly brings them around to return the hug. Oona's almost the same size as Meryl, it's a little endearing maybe. ]
Oh. Haha, so this is what you had planned?
Oh. Haha, so this is what you had planned?
Yes! A gift of a hug! [She laughs brightly and tilts her head up to grin at him]
I do not give enough of them, I like them. Maruki always likes hugs, Akechi will be upset. I have not hugged you yet! [She can't quite tell if he likes it or not and tilts her head slightly]
Do you like them, or no?
I do not give enough of them, I like them. Maruki always likes hugs, Akechi will be upset. I have not hugged you yet! [She can't quite tell if he likes it or not and tilts her head slightly]
Do you like them, or no?
I like them. They're fine.
[ He laughs, one of those airy ones he does when he's trying to be disarming. His grip around Oona tightens in a squeeze as if to prove it. ]
I don't get them all that often, is all.
[ There's a pause and he tilts his head with a lopsided smile. ]
You're not trying to upset Akechi are you?
[ He laughs, one of those airy ones he does when he's trying to be disarming. His grip around Oona tightens in a squeeze as if to prove it. ]
I don't get them all that often, is all.
[ There's a pause and he tilts his head with a lopsided smile. ]
You're not trying to upset Akechi are you?
Then, will do it more! [She looks smugly pleased about it, though his question about Akechi gets a sour face and then a heavy sigh]
I do not try. He is just fussy. Always fuss! Humans have so many rules, so much to fuss over. Is so annoying.
[She rolls her eyes] I am not upsetting person, I am perfect. [But there's a slight smirk that shows she's more than likely just joking about it.]
I do not try. He is just fussy. Always fuss! Humans have so many rules, so much to fuss over. Is so annoying.
[She rolls her eyes] I am not upsetting person, I am perfect. [But there's a slight smirk that shows she's more than likely just joking about it.]
I think Akechi has a lot on his mind all the time. It makes things difficult sometimes. But I don't think he's that bad.
[ He actually quite likes Akechi. ]
He can be very kind in his own way. [ That last part is punctuated by a laugh as he lifts his flesh-and-bone hand up to ruffle through Oona's hair. ]
You're pretty perfect as you are, you're right.
[ He actually quite likes Akechi. ]
He can be very kind in his own way. [ That last part is punctuated by a laugh as he lifts his flesh-and-bone hand up to ruffle through Oona's hair. ]
You're pretty perfect as you are, you're right.
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