[Voice]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash is in a good mood today. No, not good - a great mood. He should feel bad that Wolfwood is stuck here, but it’s just so good to see him again. There’s so many thing to tell… and not tell… him. Like the changing weather Luceti has! Which is why he’s at the clothing store today. He remembers waking up in Luceti in the snow and how cold it was.

Comments

[Audio]

[not_a_bluesbro]

Va-

[That name, followed by that voice. His blood runs cold, and he flinches as the book snaps shut from the other man's end. Fuck. Why did he have to show up, too?!]

Shit!!

Re: [Action]

[not_a_bluesbro]

[He looks at Meryl, and then back to Vash, expression unwavering.]

What'd he say to you?

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

That this... this is all a test and he's not going to fail it.

[Action]

[bernardelli]

A test? ... Did he explain what kind of test?

Re: [Action]

[not_a_bluesbro]

It might be just anything to get back to our world, maybe... considering Knives isn't here...

Whatever this 'test' is, he won't treat Luceti like you're probably hoping, Vash.

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

Not really, just that this was a test and nothing had changed.

...and I know. [He can hope - right?] I'm thinking... maybe I should find my own place. [Hope, but plan for the worst.]

[Action]

[bernardelli]

I guess, in the long run, it doesn't matter. Anything that comes out of that monster is nothing but trouble.

[ Hold the phone. Did she hear him right? ]

Vash, what are you talking about?

Re: [Action]

[not_a_bluesbro]

[The eyebrow goes up, and he speaks very sure of himself-because he damn well was.]

Didn't you tell me you wouldn't let me fight alone? What in God's name makes you think I'll give you the right of hypocrisy?

We're all a part of this, and we can all tough it out.

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

He won't kill me. [He thinks... the way he acted. He's not too sure on anything anymore, but you two don't need to know that.] But he'd be happy to kill you.

[Action]

[bernardelli]

For someone so willing to give all of himself to everyone, you are the most selfish man I know! Don't you think we know how dangerous it is, Vash? But you want to take it all on for yourself again!

[ She swallows, grips her fists. ]

Last time, that was my mistake. I made the mistake, not you. But... don't make me go through losing you again, Vash. Don't make me have to wait for you again. I don't want to wait again. I want to help you any way I can. I know, I can't do what you can, I can't help you as much as Mr. Wolfwood can, but don't leave me behind again!

Consider the feelings of your friends for once! Don't just do what you think is best for us. We're both adults! We can make those decisions for ourselves!

Re: [Action]

[not_a_bluesbro]

[Wolfwood's quietly listening to Meryl speak, unwavering in stature and stoic-there was a lot of shit he missed. A lot. Both back home and in Luceti. But it was clear that Meryl wasn't planning on throwing in any towel, to Legato or to Vash's nature.

What now, spikey? The girl's tossed in her two cents.]

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash winces almost as if he was slapped.] It's not just knowing the danger of him being around, but the fact that you never know when he'll attack.

Me staying with you, it means any day you could be attacked. Every time you go out having to watch your back. Making sure he's not nearby. I can't ask you to live like that Meryl. You can't live a normal life with me around.

[Action]

[bernardelli]

Do you think I care? If I wanted a normal life, I wouldn't have taken my job in the first place. I wouldn't have taken my reassignment to follow you again if I was really scared of the consequences. I told you, I'm not a child! I'm not afraid... he doesn't scare me, Vash. Not as much as losing you scares me.

You're important to me. I don't plan on abandoning one of the people I care most about just because there's a threat involved. That's just not the kind of person I am.

Re: [Action]

[not_a_bluesbro]

[Wolfwood grins. Man, these two are amazingly obvious about certain things.]

Looks like your idea's non-void, spikey. Whether you're here, there, out of Luceti period-we're all know there's scary shit running around.

[Action]

[goldenglasses]

[He lowers his head. He doesn't know if he should be frustrated with you two or wonder how a screw up like him wound up with such great friends.]

Well... I suppose... if you two are so sure.

[Is he's tearing up? Him? No way!] It would be a lot of work to move out.

[Action]

[bernardelli]

[ She nods in agreement with Wolfwood before her expression softens. ]

It'd be a lot of boxes and tape. You'd make a big mess in the living room.