[ The grin and the little laugh is like a balm. It's so good to hear it and see it again. He strokes his thumb softly against Vash's skin, nodding lightly. The sigh tickles a little and his fingers flex. ]

I am sure it won't be long. Time to cool down, to rethink words and approaches. Relationships will always have ups and downs, but so long as there is genuine love between the two of you - and I know that there is [ Wolfwood died and Vash ran off into the forest for crying out loud ] - you will work it out.

[ And frankly, he thinks Livio might shake them both gently to help. ]

I hope my words have helped, even if only a bit. Trust in your light, Vash, it's more beautiful than you think.

[ Vash's soul is gorgeous, even despite the amount of self-loathing that attempts to color it. ]