1st Shot - Toto, I don't think we're in the desert anymore

[pacifist_storm]

Characters: Vash the Stampede and vatheon 
Location: The plaza
Time: Noon
Style: Any and everything!
Status: Open

Man... He knew a guy could hallucinate if left out in the desert too long, but he hadn't been doing so badly, right? Slipping the glasses from his eyes and tucking them away, Vash sighs. "Man, maybe this is some kinda sign that I shouldn't be going

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[ladiesmonkey]

[Zidane has properly reasoned that he should live by the Plaza. As many people as he welcomed into this new place... It was way too easy to miss people entering though. This latter part of the month has just an influx of people.

This one was damn hard to miss. Bright red coat, spiked blond hair... And let's not forget that huge cross. Still, Zidane wasn't one to judge, and picked up a welcoming basket on the way towards him. His arm shot up and he waved dramatically.]

Hey there, stranger! [As Zidane approached, he held out the basket with that nice warm towel.] That ought'a help with the whole... wet thing.

[pacifist_storm]

[Funny how with this fantastic and eye-catching fashion sense of his, although usually minus the giant cross, fails to have people recognize him. But that works just fine for him.

At the sound of someone calling in his direction, Vash pauses and gives a smile and a wave back.] Could say the same to you, friend! But thanks a lot!

[Clearly the first thing to do is dry off his glasses. His priorities are great.]

I mean, I figure this'll all go away once I stop hallucinatin'- It musta been Merril's cooking- but might as well, right?

[ladiesmonkey]

[Who needs priorities? Not this guy, I tell you!]

Oh, man, I hate to break it to newcomers like this, but this? Not a hallucination. It's one crazy story, but you, my friend, have been selected to share your energy with this city.

[Just to prove a point, he'll be tapping on your hand, Vash.] See? I'm as solid as I can get.

But on the good side of things, a lot of people really like it here!

[pacifist_storm]

[Hear that crashing, Zidane? That is Vash's fragile hopes falling to the abyss. Welp, there goes denial.]

Uh, teacher? [Yes, he is raising his hand right now, just a bit.] You kinda lost me with the whole energy bit.

[ladiesmonkey]

[Oh nooooooo... Does that mean he's a dream crusher?]

Hoboy. Alright, y'see that big old bubble above us? The one keeping all the air in here and the water out there?

[pacifist_storm]

[The worst kind of dream crusher! Be ashamed.]

Well, it's kinda hard to miss, to be honest.

[ladiesmonkey]

[D-don't heartcrush the little monkey's heart. ;A;]

Yeah, that thing is powered by the people brought here--like you and me. But everything's free here, so... it's an alright exchange I guess.

[pacifist_storm]

[So sorry!]

It's not gonna do anything scary like sap our lives, is it?

[ladiesmonkey]

Nah, nothing really noticeable.

[He offers a grin.] I've been here since March, and a quick touch of that coral fixes you riiiight on up.