✙ XIV ✙ [Action]

[neutralbyforce]

[To anyone out walking around the train station, you will run into a very tired but satisfied Nation. He's standing outside his finally finished home, smiling up at it with an affection normally reserved for his sister, his girlfriend, and his guns... not in any particular order

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[Action forever~ 8}|]

[bound_by_this]

[Jack has been wandering about the streets more frequently these past few days. His workshop has been neglected in favor of keeping an eye out for Gilbert, but he hasn't yet seen the man yet, and he really doesn't want to consider the fact that Gilbert might really be gone.

The blond sighs as he steps along, running the back of his hand across his forehead. Slowing down has just made him realize how tired he is. Had he eaten lunch? What time is it now, anyway?]

[Action indeed!]

[neutralbyforce]

[Vash is busy finishing the trim of his windows when he hears footsteps approaching. Glancing up, he spots a familiar face, though the name takes him a second.]

...Jack?

[The other man looks worn out, almost... faded.]

[bound_by_this]

Ah...

[Hearing his name, he blinks, lifting his head.]

Oh, Vash, was it..?

[neutralbyforce]

It is.

[Vash sets the small can of paint down, wiping his brush off on a rag.]

Is something wrong?

[ninthforgiven]

[Lazlo is out and about on a usual patrol, though has to slow once he spots the house, as well as the person outside of it. A smile quirks his lips up.

He trots over, pausing with a hand resting lightly on his hip.] That's a beautiful place you have there.

I cannot remember if these two have met >.> Forgive me!

[neutralbyforce]

[Vash glances over, an eyebrow raising.]

Ah-- Thank you.

[Beautiful and completely able to turn into a impenetrable fortress at any moment.]

...It's been a long project, but...

[He gives a small smile. Complimenting his house is almost as good as complimenting his heartland, really.]

ahaha, they have |3 though not in person

[ninthforgiven]

[Lazlo ventures closer, surveying the house thoughtfully.]

Worth the time and effort, certainly?

--RIGHT! Okay, I remember now :3 Sorry, derp moment.

[neutralbyforce]

[Closer inspection of the house reveals a few little oddities-- rivets in unusual places/in general, glints of hidden metal, and a distinct feeling of... waiting. Preparing.]

Yes. It will keep my sister safe, and that's the main objective.

[But the nation has built a house or two in his day, so hearing that his skills are appreciated...]

Lazlo, right?

[morethanpasta]

[Feliciano is aimlessly wandering through the town when he catches sight of Switzerland's house, looking all pretty and neat. As he catches sight of the owner, he hurries towards him, waving his arms wildly and beaming.]

Vash, Vash! Your house is so pretty! It looks just like a house in Switzerland!

[neutralbyforce]

[Glancing up at the familiar voice, Vash puts his hands up to ward off a hug-- not because he has personal space issues (which he does, but that's beyond the point) but because he's still got wet paint on him. He does give a small but warm smile however; he hasn't forgotten how kind you were before, Italy.]

Feliciano, it's nice to see you. Thank you for saying so. That was the hope.

[Vash looks back towards the house, smiling a little more.]

[morethanpasta]

[Feliciano pouts a bit that Vash clearly doesn't want a hug, but he refuses to let it dampen his cheer. He just bounces around a bit and darts from one spot to the other to inspect some detail of the house.]

It's nice to see you, too, Vash! [He comes to a halt in front of Vash again and grins at him, hands crossed behind his head.] You've worked very hard! You should celebrate with a housewarming party!

[neutralbyforce]

[Sorry, Feliciano, Switzerland still isn’t big on the whole “hugging” thing. He does pause to consider Italy’s suggestion though…]

A housewarming party? You think so?

[A bunch of people coming into his new home, tracking dirt everywhere and probably ending the evening by getting roaring drunk-it says a lot about how far Vash has come since he arrived here that he’s actually not entirely against the idea.]

[kidfrmpalletown]

[Hey look, random trainer wandering around the city heading to the train station to prepare for the new arrivals. Sure he was a little early, but he was going to camp out being he had no home. Pika as usual is sitting a top his head.]

Good to see it is coming along Vash.

[neutralbyforce]

[Vash glances over as they approach and smiles warmly.]

It's pretty much done, but I couldn't have done it without the help of you and your pokemon friends. You were all a great help.

How are you, Red? I haven't seen you in a while.

[He hasn't seen anyone in a while, actually. This house project has consumed his life, both as an avoidance technique and a way to keep busy.]

[kidfrmpalletown]

[He smiles and gives a welcoming nod. Pika immediately jumps down and runs over to Vash. He wanted to say hi. Oooo pick him up he will love that!]

You are welcome. Anytime you need it. We recently got lost in a jungle and my pokemon are recovering from that, but aside from it we have been good.

[neutralbyforce]

[Vash obliges, bending down to scoop up his little friend and holding up a finger for Pika to high-five, if he wants.]

I was lost in the jungle as well... Are the rest okay? Saur, Char, Vee, Blast, and Snor, right?

[Action]

[unit_202]

[Not that 202 needs any more reason than usual to glance in the direction of Vash's new site, but the fact that he happens to be outside and working there in person as she heads back from the general store is more than excuse enough. Altering her course to take her more in the direction of his home than hers, she gives a soft whistle to alert the object of her affections as she approaches.]

I know they say that hard work is its own reward, but... [And she pauses, turning a fond eye on the house before turning a fonder one on the man responsible.] ...In this particular instance, I think it may not be the only one. You should be proud, I think.

[Action]

[neutralbyforce]

[At the whistle Vash looks up, his smile intensifying in warmth and affection upon spotting the source. His usual outfit has been replaced by a black tanktop and jeans, both splattered generously with various colors of paint. Hanging outside the cloth of his shirt is the key and tag she had given him, nestled comfortably behind the small steel cross that was the necklace’s original inhabitant.]

You like it, then?

[He pauses, smile turning a little shy.]

If you want to come inside, I have a gift for you. It’s not much, but… I think you’ll like it.

[unit_202]

I do. It's more than I had even imagined it could be-- I had no idea you were so skilled.

[202 steps closer, drawn in by that sweet smile and the sight of Vash in a tanktop and bluejeans, woof.]

...A gif...For me? You're going to spoil me, you know.

[neutralbyforce]

I'm glad to spoil you, my 202. You deserve it for tolerating me.

[Vash's smile grows and he turns to lead her into the house which will give her a good view of that backside wrapped in worn denim as he walks.]

I left it upstairs-- I didn't expect to see you. It's a wonderful surprise.

[He glances over his shoulder at her, beaming with pure warmth and love for her. Who knew, Switzerland is a derp when it comes to love.]