[ And Vash gets back a wry look of Vanilla's own, because yeah, he thought so. He turns more towards the other and folds his second hand over the one sandwiching his, squeezes both. ]

I know. And all I can offer is the advice that if you can't see it in yourself, see it in others. And know, though it will be hard, they see it in you as well. I have Hope for you, Vash. I see it in you. I know you will figure something out for your city, for those people. And I know-

[ He raises his hand again and lights it on Vash's face, cupping the curve of his jaw gently. ]

-you will figure things out between you and Wolfwood. It's going to uh- ah- as some would say "really blow"? But sitting down and talking it out with all your heart is what will help the most.

[ Which means no running, no keeping your feelings locked up, no refusing something on the spot. Vanilla isn't sure how hard that'll be for both of them, both men are incredibly similar in their stubbornness, in various ways. They might both benefit from speaking with Cacao. He slides his hand up again and fixes Vash's hair once more. Boy you need a haircut. ]