[ His ear flicks gently from the hair behind it, and he can't help but smile. It is better. And it's very sweet. And sir, he can see you're trying to hold in laughter. He huffs playfully and tilts his head, trying to either knock the jelly loose or send it flying off. It just slides pathetically down a little further and sticks, glued there by cheese. ]
You may laugh.
[ He says it with the solemn air of a King granting someone permission to approach. The moment Vash opens his mouth next, however, he's getting the pizza slice gently stuffed into it. Carefully of course, so he doesn't accidentally harm him, but most definitely in a manner that prevents any laughter.
And his expression is oh so innocent as he does so. ]
[And laugh he does. No shame about it, his mouth opens and a delighted little titter escapes him. It pitches upward as the pizza is shoved in, of course, mirth shifting to a startle, before devolving into amusement once again. Fair is fair, he supposes. Naturally, it's muffled by the myriad sweets being shoved in, but it'll take more than that to shut him up, Pure Vanilla.
After he manages to take a bite and swallow, Vash does twist his head away. Naturally it smears some of the pizza onto his cheek, so now they match. And of course, that makes him laugh once more.]
Y'know. I don't think I've ran into a pizza this messy before.
[ Sorry about the smear, Pure Vanilla making a soft noise as he puts their slice down to free up his hand, so he can reach out and wipe it from Vash's cheek with his thumb.
Then lick it off his thumb cause he really didn't bring napkins or the like. ]
Tell me about the other pizzas you've had? Are they sweet like these?
[ With his hand free he can also now get the jelly glued to his face, popping it into his mouth.
Finally, he looks delighted again. Not thinking of Clotted Cream. ]
[Does his head angle minutely? Does it press into that touch greedily? Vash certainly won't admit to it, but there definitely is the faintest of pressure against Pure Vanilla's thumb just before he pulls away.]
Nah, not like this. More savory. [He clicks his tongue.] You guys have savory, right? I'm not tryin' to be insensitive, it's just that all of you that I've met have had very sweet names!
[He's getting distracted. Oops.]
Your standard pizza starts with dough, tomato sauce, and cheese. A step up is adding pepperoni, maybe even olives or mushrooms. Then you can get even fancier from there, too!
[ If he noticed, he won't comment. He knows what it's like to be touch starved, to press into every little casual touch for more. To crave it, and to be embarrassed about craving it. He snorts softly to the question of savory. ]
Of course! Our breads and most our cheeses are savory, plus if you cook it just right, quite a few stews are!
[ His laugh is soft and more a giggle as Vash gets back on track, amusement on his face, then confusion and some thoughtfulness. ]
Well... all of those sound very familiar, but I must admit some unfamiliarity with pepperoni. Is that like peperoncino? And I must assume not all of those items contain a touch of sweet.
[ He looks delighted by the idea, though. He's already encountered the lack of sweetness in everything here, but he has yet to really try something that seems so... maybe spicy? ]
[Briefly he wonders what the stews are usually like, but he resists the urge to ask outright. There are more important things on the table. Mostly him not knowing what the hell a peperoncino is.]
Alright, well. Imagine those savory breads and cheeses, yeah? And then imagine uhh... a kinda chewy circle of meat. Tinier, usually. And with a bit of spice too. But yeah, nothin' too sweet. Though I guess the sauce has a bit of sweetness depending on how you get it? [He taps his foot against the ground.]
Honestly, I could probably ask around. Make one for you, just like you got this together for me.
[It's only fair. They can do for one another, back and forth. Mutual kindness and distraction.]
[ That will get a little scrunch of his face. Oh, meat. He hums softly, his fingers moving around until he finds the bottle of root beer, lifting it up to take a little sip from it. ]
That would be delightful! But I must confess, I don't eat meat. Do all your pizzas come with meat?
[ He would understand if they did! Meat, he knows, contains beneficial protein and energy! It's quite like meat jelly. He offers the bottle to Vash, ears forward so he's sure he's pointing it at the man and not somewhere random. Listen, his staff is flopped into the grass, it's a little difficult to see. ]
If you give me some time, I should be able to gather enough ingredients as well to make you more food from my home as well. There is enough similarities! Ah, except the jellies, I think.
[Someone looks a little embarrassed at that! He bites his lip, looking all types of sheepish as he tries to scramble to find a response within his scattered brain.]
N-no! Not all of 'em have meat. Pepperoni is really common, is all. And honestly, meats are just easier to come by where I'm from. Veggies don't grow so well in the desert! But the option does exist. Like mushrooms! And onions! And peppers!
[Please, someone shut him up.]
Honestly, it might be kind of fun to make something like this together. You make your pizza, I make mine, and we compare. Or anything else that you have!
[ Sir, you're rambling, Pure Vanilla unable to hide his amusement with a soft giggle. He carefully places the root beer down, then reaches out gently with his hand to place it over Vash's mouth to stop the rambling. His tail wiggles gleefully and his ears twist as he gives him a second, before removing his hand. ]
I would be delighted to make a pizza or something with you. There are quite a few foods that may translate well! We have quite a few desserts as well, that I am absolutely sure you will love. Cakes, puddings, ice creams. But let us not jump ahead of ourselves, we have this entire thing to finish.
[ They have, after all, only eaten one piece out of it. He turns his attention to the pizza. Maybe he should have requested one half it's size, he doesn't eat a lot... ]
[For just a second, Vash's eyes go wide. He doesn't expect that hand on his mouth, just as he doesn't expect the flood of heat it evokes. His cheeks are faintly pink by the time Pure Vanilla pulls back. Though he'll never admit it out loud, it feels like a bit of a loss, having Pure Vanilla's hand pull away. Maybe he might have liked to explore every ridge and whorl with his -
Right. Moving on.]
Don't underestimate me, Pure Vanilla! I can really put it away. [He falls into quipping without missing a beat, leaning back to pat his stomach with both hands. Then without waiting a beat, he plucks up another slice of pizza. He's halfway into a bite when Pure Vanilla thanks him and, without pausing to consider it:]
[ Ah that makes him laugh, ears twisting to the sound of his belly being patted and he snorts softly.
But the words aimed at him next make his expression shift. Look surprised. Touched. Flustered, his cheeks turning pink as suddenly looks a little shy. He picks up the root beer to take a drink out of it instead, trying to hide his reaction to that little declaration.
You can't just say those things to him, Vash. Now without making his heart ache in his chest and move up into his throat.
Ignore the way his tail is absolutely wiggling like a worm on a hook. ]
Ah- I-
[ He's going to take a piece of pizza and shove it into his own mouth. ]
[Oh, Vash is in danger. He doesn't know it yet, but he's absolutely falling head over heels.
But hey, at least it means the mood stays light. He laughs to himself as he leans down, picking up a slice for himself. It's a bit easier to eat when they aren't both juggling, but he might have to admit to missing the closeness.
Only for a second.
To his credit, he makes sure to maintain the jovial nature of their meeting. He'll make sure Pure Vanilla never once frowns. Because that's a normal, not gay thing to do, right?
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You may laugh.
[ He says it with the solemn air of a King granting someone permission to approach. The moment Vash opens his mouth next, however, he's getting the pizza slice gently stuffed into it. Carefully of course, so he doesn't accidentally harm him, but most definitely in a manner that prevents any laughter.
And his expression is oh so innocent as he does so. ]
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After he manages to take a bite and swallow, Vash does twist his head away. Naturally it smears some of the pizza onto his cheek, so now they match. And of course, that makes him laugh once more.]
Y'know. I don't think I've ran into a pizza this messy before.
[He does not sound like he's complaining.]
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[ Sorry about the smear, Pure Vanilla making a soft noise as he puts their slice down to free up his hand, so he can reach out and wipe it from Vash's cheek with his thumb.
Then lick it off his thumb cause he really didn't bring napkins or the like. ]
Tell me about the other pizzas you've had? Are they sweet like these?
[ With his hand free he can also now get the jelly glued to his face, popping it into his mouth.
Finally, he looks delighted again. Not thinking of Clotted Cream. ]
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Nah, not like this. More savory. [He clicks his tongue.] You guys have savory, right? I'm not tryin' to be insensitive, it's just that all of you that I've met have had very sweet names!
[He's getting distracted. Oops.]
Your standard pizza starts with dough, tomato sauce, and cheese. A step up is adding pepperoni, maybe even olives or mushrooms. Then you can get even fancier from there, too!
[Boy does he love talking about food.]
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Of course! Our breads and most our cheeses are savory, plus if you cook it just right, quite a few stews are!
[ His laugh is soft and more a giggle as Vash gets back on track, amusement on his face, then confusion and some thoughtfulness. ]
Well... all of those sound very familiar, but I must admit some unfamiliarity with pepperoni. Is that like peperoncino? And I must assume not all of those items contain a touch of sweet.
[ He looks delighted by the idea, though. He's already encountered the lack of sweetness in everything here, but he has yet to really try something that seems so... maybe spicy? ]
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Alright, well. Imagine those savory breads and cheeses, yeah? And then imagine uhh... a kinda chewy circle of meat. Tinier, usually. And with a bit of spice too. But yeah, nothin' too sweet. Though I guess the sauce has a bit of sweetness depending on how you get it? [He taps his foot against the ground.]
Honestly, I could probably ask around. Make one for you, just like you got this together for me.
[It's only fair. They can do for one another, back and forth. Mutual kindness and distraction.]
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That would be delightful! But I must confess, I don't eat meat. Do all your pizzas come with meat?
[ He would understand if they did! Meat, he knows, contains beneficial protein and energy! It's quite like meat jelly. He offers the bottle to Vash, ears forward so he's sure he's pointing it at the man and not somewhere random. Listen, his staff is flopped into the grass, it's a little difficult to see. ]
If you give me some time, I should be able to gather enough ingredients as well to make you more food from my home as well. There is enough similarities! Ah, except the jellies, I think.
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[Someone looks a little embarrassed at that! He bites his lip, looking all types of sheepish as he tries to scramble to find a response within his scattered brain.]
N-no! Not all of 'em have meat. Pepperoni is really common, is all. And honestly, meats are just easier to come by where I'm from. Veggies don't grow so well in the desert! But the option does exist. Like mushrooms! And onions! And peppers!
[Please, someone shut him up.]
Honestly, it might be kind of fun to make something like this together. You make your pizza, I make mine, and we compare. Or anything else that you have!
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I would be delighted to make a pizza or something with you. There are quite a few foods that may translate well! We have quite a few desserts as well, that I am absolutely sure you will love. Cakes, puddings, ice creams. But let us not jump ahead of ourselves, we have this entire thing to finish.
[ They have, after all, only eaten one piece out of it. He turns his attention to the pizza. Maybe he should have requested one half it's size, he doesn't eat a lot... ]
Thank you, Vash.
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Right. Moving on.]
Don't underestimate me, Pure Vanilla! I can really put it away. [He falls into quipping without missing a beat, leaning back to pat his stomach with both hands. Then without waiting a beat, he plucks up another slice of pizza. He's halfway into a bite when Pure Vanilla thanks him and, without pausing to consider it:]
Anything for you.
[Yes, through a mouthful of pizza.]
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But the words aimed at him next make his expression shift. Look surprised. Touched. Flustered, his cheeks turning pink as suddenly looks a little shy. He picks up the root beer to take a drink out of it instead, trying to hide his reaction to that little declaration.
You can't just say those things to him, Vash. Now without making his heart ache in his chest and move up into his throat.
Ignore the way his tail is absolutely wiggling like a worm on a hook. ]
Ah- I-
[ He's going to take a piece of pizza and shove it into his own mouth. ]
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But hey, at least it means the mood stays light. He laughs to himself as he leans down, picking up a slice for himself. It's a bit easier to eat when they aren't both juggling, but he might have to admit to missing the closeness.
Only for a second.
To his credit, he makes sure to maintain the jovial nature of their meeting. He'll make sure Pure Vanilla never once frowns. Because that's a normal, not gay thing to do, right?
Right.]