[ 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.
birthday !!
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 ]