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[theprobator]

[one might consider a creature that is more or less a shadow of another-- and enough of just a shadow to pick up on the emotions of whoever's light they're standing behind-- an unfortunate soul. unfortunate or not, for the majority of his existence, Vanitas has been trying with everything in his being to keep every single schmoopy wisp of affection

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Voice;

[no_resignations]

[Since Saix is working, he'll voice it.]

I am acquainted with the individual named Ventus.

Voice;

[theprobator]

How well?

Voice;

[no_resignations]

...Well enough that he refuses to accept that people change, it would seem.

Voice;

[theprobator]

Good friend then, right?

Voice;

[no_resignations]

It would seem that he believes so. We met once, long ago, when I was another person.

Voice;

[theprobator]

You don't consider him a friend, then.

Voice;

[no_resignations]

Neither correct nor incorrect. One must possess a heart to be able to consider someone a friend or not.

Voice;

[theprobator]

Is it really that simple? Ventus can get away with it with only half a heart.

Voice;

[no_resignations]

That is still part of a heart. I lack even a single sliver.

[He's filing that information away, by the way.]

Voice;

[theprobator]

[whoops.]

Maybe you aren't trying hard enough.

[... what is he even saying? is he... trying to reassure this guy?]

Voice;

[no_resignations]

[Too bad he can't be reassured.]

One requires a heart to feel emotion. It is as simple as that. Though we can act off of the memories of those emotions, we cannot truly experience them.

Voice;

[theprobator]

[... right, Xigbar explained it to him once.]

What a shame.

Voice;

[no_resignations]

[Wow, Vanitas. If he knew you, he'd be surprised.]

...Indeed. I suppose it is.

Voice;

[theprobator]

Except you can't even feel that. What do you do with yourself?

Voice;

[no_resignations]

I once attempted to gain what was lost. But it seems I lost sight of the reason why.

[Memories of regret are suddenly quite poignant.]

Voice;

[theprobator]

Nothing stopping you from finding it now.

[if he didn't sound so awkward in his sincerity, one could mistake him for Sora.]