84th Fall

[mother_rem]

Thank you for taking me out the other day, Miss Milla. I really appreciate it. You too, Wolfwood. I got some things done that I really needed to do.

Meryl is my first real friend since before I joined the crew on the SEEDS ship.

...Wait, I didn't really want to say that. Is this a curse?

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[devilingenuity]

We all seem to be saying interesting things, apparently.

[mother_rem]

Mm, it seems like it.

Ah- I don't think I've spoken to you before.

[devilingenuity]

No, but I believe we're neighbors. I've seen Vash mention you.

Vergil. Top floor of Building 12.

[mother_rem]

You know Vas- ...I didn't know anyone was living up there. But it's nice to talk to you Vergil.

... If you've seen Vash mention me, then you know I'm Rem.

[devilingenuity]

I moved in about a month or so ago.

Yes. I believe others have referenced you as his mother?

[mother_rem]

Hm. I wonder why I haven't seen you around the building...

Ah.. It's an awkward story, really. More like his adopted mother.

[devilingenuity]

I tend to be very busy most hours of the day and night.

You must love him very much, then.

[mother_rem]

I see. I hope you aren't working yourself too hard.

... I do. He's the closest thing to a family I've had since Alex died, so when he and Knives were born, I wanted to take care of them like sons.

[devilingenuity]

My body is designed to work hard.

He's very lucky. His presence is appreciated; he's honorable.

[mother_rem]

I suppose that's good then, if you're going to keep working hard.

... He is. It's hard to find someone like him these days.

[devilingenuity]

Hm.

Traits he learned from you?

[mother_rem]

I guess you could say that. I tried to teach them both things, but Vash is the only one of the two who picked any of it up.

[devilingenuity]

I was told they're twins.

[mother_rem]

They are -- identical twins. But... Some things happened, so they don't always agree with each other.

[devilingenuity]

Have you much experience with identical twins?

[mother_rem]

Only these two. There are a few twins at the orphanage, but the caretakers are usually with the children more than I am since I'm usually trying to keep an eye on other things.