[ MCDONALD'S ACTUALLY... IS VERY SMALL FOR 39 + REAPERS. OUR BALLS ARE OURS UNTIL WE RETURN THEM.
It seems gloomy in this part of their yard that they share with other people, but Vash seems to brighten up instantly when she arrives. The smile he offers is one and the same, dressed up for company and ready for show. ]
Snowie! Yeah, I'm doing okay... [ He catches the ball and doesn't throw it again. Slowly, his smile fades as concern replaces it. ] What about you? First trial was—rough.
[his smile has her tilt her head - he brightens, but she keeps watching him even after it fades. when he asks after her, she rests a hand on his arm.]
It was loud. We may not be so lucky to find the right answer next time if we are afraid to be mean about things. [but. she isn't going to push that too hard because someday there's a chance it'll work in her favor. so.]
[ Sometimes lights dim every once in a while. People are no different.
With the hand on his arm, he gently cups it with his own. The ends of his lips quirk again. There's nothing he can argue there. Sometimes force is the answer, sometimes kindness is. ]
I could tell you were getting frustrated at some points, but you handled yourself well.
[she does not let go or pull away. it's touch week, sure, but this might continue into the next week, honestly - she's not very good with most social cues, but she thinks that he probably won't wilt if she tethers him, a bit.]
I was frustrated. [she agrees. but he's right! she just threatened violence here and there instead of actually doing it.] I prefer action, that's all. If you're going to do something, you should do it.
[ She can stay attached to him as long as she wants; he doesn't shoo her. If anything, it grounds him to the moment.
And. Yeah. Vash really watched that all happen and said to himself "i will step in when i see it happen, this is a trust exercise." ]
... Nothing gets done unless you act. [ So he agrees. ] We have a very nice and polite bunch here, I think. I'm used to too much action, not enough conversation.
[which is why she one, impatiently sliced her hand open for proving wounds could be healed, and two, she was about ready to suplex livio for being afraid to take the pipa.]
... Some of it was more alarming the longer it went on.
[ Ever felt that maybe it's better to get stabbed so that you don't talk about stabbing for so long and have everyone on edge. Vash lifts up both of their hands into the air. ]
It is harder if it's something they decide themselves. [...] If we were ever voted for wrongly, I think it would be near impossible for the four of us to choose.
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It seems gloomy in this part of their yard that they share with other people, but Vash seems to brighten up instantly when she arrives. The smile he offers is one and the same, dressed up for company and ready for show. ]
Snowie! Yeah, I'm doing okay... [ He catches the ball and doesn't throw it again. Slowly, his smile fades as concern replaces it. ] What about you? First trial was—rough.
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It was loud. We may not be so lucky to find the right answer next time if we are afraid to be mean about things. [but. she isn't going to push that too hard because someday there's a chance it'll work in her favor. so.]
I will be fine.
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With the hand on his arm, he gently cups it with his own. The ends of his lips quirk again. There's nothing he can argue there. Sometimes force is the answer, sometimes kindness is. ]
I could tell you were getting frustrated at some points, but you handled yourself well.
[ she didn't murder anyone! ]
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I was frustrated. [she agrees. but he's right! she just threatened violence here and there instead of actually doing it.] I prefer action, that's all. If you're going to do something, you should do it.
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And. Yeah. Vash really watched that all happen and said to himself "i will step in when i see it happen, this is a trust exercise." ]
... Nothing gets done unless you act. [ So he agrees. ] We have a very nice and polite bunch here, I think. I'm used to too much action, not enough conversation.
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The simplest path forward. [she says, with a slight huff.] Do you prefer more conversation?
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... A balance of both is important. Nothing gets done if you don't make a choice, but you might make the wrong choice if you don't talk.
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[which is why she one, impatiently sliced her hand open for proving wounds could be healed, and two, she was about ready to suplex livio for being afraid to take the pipa.]
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[ Ever felt that maybe it's better to get stabbed so that you don't talk about stabbing for so long and have everyone on edge. Vash lifts up both of their hands into the air. ]
But! We got our answer!
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We did. And it was the right one. [...] The fact that we must vote for teams is troubling.
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[ He feels a migraine coming. Not looking forward to the conversation that will bring if one Saturday they're voted for. ]
I don't know if it's better that it's something they can decide themselves... Or if it would have been better if we voted for individuals.
[ There's some agency with discussing your team, is what he considers. ]
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It is harder if it's something they decide themselves. [...] If we were ever voted for wrongly, I think it would be near impossible for the four of us to choose.
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I'd offer to go first, but... I think I'd be dead before Sunday rolled in.
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Wolfwood would strangle you himself. [she says, amused.] I am the option that makes the most sense, in any case.
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[ He doesn't want to hear that kind of talk. ]
It's not always about what makes the most sense.
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shenhe just raises an eyebrow at him but doesn't push it.]
We can avoid being suspicious. [...] Are you going to be able to rest, tonight?
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That has him blink a couple of times. ]
... I must look awful if you're worried. [ Apologetic. ] A lot has happened, but I'll be able to sleep.
What about you?
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but, past that:] I will sleep as well as I ever do.
[which is to say not poorly but not great, either. she's a light sleeper.]
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[ why is she a light sleeper wolfwood and vash beating each other up are so loud i'm sorry
But, seriously, he tries to lighten the mood. ]
Just a little night escapade, maybe cause a little trouble. Who knows?