[he nods along. razlo likes angelina well enough, but it's a little awkward forcing himself from getting too into wrestling her -- he can imagine her master wouldn't take too kindly to him being overly familiar.
speaking of whom... razlo has his suspicions.]
Just the dog, or the log, too? Y'don't gotta pretend he don't exist around me, y'know.
[Oh, the silly nicknames get a giggle too, but Vash sobers up soon enough.]
I know better than all of that. It was just me and her, really.
[He folds his hands together.]
I'm just having a hard time being around people still. That's all. The ones I trust and the ones that know me are all one thing but... new folks? That's tough.
[huh. his brows furrow... way off the mark. he isn't sure how exactly to reassure vash, either... he knows livio feels like that a lot, but that's why he leaves the touchy-feely crap to him.
actually...]
Y'gotta get back out there, eventually. Liv's killed thousands more people on purpose'n you, 'n he still sucks it up 'n talks to people.
[hm. maybe that's coming off a little harsh. razlo doesn't want to make livio's partner mad at him or anything...]
... I just mean, y'ain't the only one who feels guilty. So yer not alone, or whatever.
[Vash starts to lean a little closer to him. It's an unconscious motion, but one he catches soon enough. He rights himself once more, glancing away sheepishly.]
It's just... I was so convinced that the corruption was gone before that I let my guard down. And even though I know Zahliya toasted it clean out of me, I'm still afraid.
[razlo is attentive. he catches the way vash has moved toward him and stopped himself multiple times. he knows how the independent keeps to himself in general, afraid of being close to people, physically or emotionally. knows that words very rarely get through to him.
that's just as well. razlo is bad at words. action is a far better way to communicate, as far as he's concerned. so he leans over to bump their shoulders together.]
I ain't laughin', ya overgrown weed. Y'want me to hang out nearby while ya go around town? Promise to put ya down if y'go feral? [it sounds harsh, but... hopefully vash gets that it's razlo's way of trying to help.]
[The bump is appreciated, more than Vash can put into words. That's probably a good thing, considering Razlo's own allergy for sentiment. He can respect that, in the same way Razlo had only just respected his need for comfort.
Instead, he feigns offense, hand lifting to his chest, delicate as can be.]
Overgrown weed! Overgrown weed! So mean to me! When I'm bearing my heart to you! [And despite the gruesome offer, Vash laughs. He does get that it's his way of trying to help, and honestly, he appreciates that it isn't shied away from. He wants to know that he'll be put down, should the worst happen.]
I... think I'd appreciate that. Some other time, though. It's already late! I bet everyone's already gone to bed.
[only if it's weird that raz is relaxed in vash's presence, even despite last fall.]
Plannin' on stayin' holed up in the meantime? We're still goin' to the lighthouse soon, yeah? [look, livio may be the one that promised, but raz will keep his word.]
[He reaches over, fingers balled into a fist. He can't quite get himself to slug the man in the shoulder, but he does give him a little nudge in the bicep.]
[He knows he isn't going to get away from this without throwing a decent punch, so a decent punch Razlo will get. Vash winds up with his prosthetic and puts... about 50% of his strength into it. Considering the fact that his general physique well outmatched the average human, Razlo might actually wind up feeling it!]
[vash may be a gentle soul, but he's still an independent plant. razlo and livio's strength is only a pathetic echo of that precise power. vash putting any weight behind it jars razlo -- and simultaneously gets his blood rushing as if in a life or death fight and endears him that much more to livio's partner.]
Holy shit! That fuckin' hurt!! I didn't think ya'd really do it, ya pansy!
[and despite bullying vash into smacking him, raz doesn't return the gesture. he can tell well enough by now that it'd hurt his feelings more than anything.]
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So, you had a good time then?
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Whatcha been up to at home all night, anyway? Can't be too fun.
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[Just some enthusiastic headbobbing here.]
I've been enjoying myself! Spent some time playing with Angelina, 'n' all that.
[He sounds a little... guarded, as if he might be afraid to say more.]
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speaking of whom... razlo has his suspicions.]
Just the dog, or the log, too? Y'don't gotta pretend he don't exist around me, y'know.
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I know better than all of that. It was just me and her, really.
[He folds his hands together.]
I'm just having a hard time being around people still. That's all. The ones I trust and the ones that know me are all one thing but... new folks? That's tough.
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actually...]
Y'gotta get back out there, eventually. Liv's killed thousands more people on purpose'n you, 'n he still sucks it up 'n talks to people.
[hm. maybe that's coming off a little harsh. razlo doesn't want to make livio's partner mad at him or anything...]
... I just mean, y'ain't the only one who feels guilty. So yer not alone, or whatever.
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[Vash starts to lean a little closer to him. It's an unconscious motion, but one he catches soon enough. He rights himself once more, glancing away sheepishly.]
It's just... I was so convinced that the corruption was gone before that I let my guard down. And even though I know Zahliya toasted it clean out of me, I'm still afraid.
[He glances over at Razlo.]
You can laugh now.
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that's just as well. razlo is bad at words. action is a far better way to communicate, as far as he's concerned. so he leans over to bump their shoulders together.]
I ain't laughin', ya overgrown weed. Y'want me to hang out nearby while ya go around town? Promise to put ya down if y'go feral? [it sounds harsh, but... hopefully vash gets that it's razlo's way of trying to help.]
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Instead, he feigns offense, hand lifting to his chest, delicate as can be.]
Overgrown weed! Overgrown weed! So mean to me! When I'm bearing my heart to you! [And despite the gruesome offer, Vash laughs. He does get that it's his way of trying to help, and honestly, he appreciates that it isn't shied away from. He wants to know that he'll be put down, should the worst happen.]
I... think I'd appreciate that. Some other time, though. It's already late! I bet everyone's already gone to bed.
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Well, yeah, I didn't mean right now. Just an open offer.
[from him, at least. they both already know livio won't do it.]
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I'll keep it in mind. Next time I really feel like partying, I'll come to you! Promise.
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Plannin' on stayin' holed up in the meantime? We're still goin' to the lighthouse soon, yeah? [look, livio may be the one that promised, but raz will keep his word.]
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[Not just for the sigils, either. Adrian needs their help.]
Just don't mind if I get a little sappy once Adrian's all back to normal.
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[He reaches over, fingers balled into a fist. He can't quite get himself to slug the man in the shoulder, but he does give him a little nudge in the bicep.]
You're not so bad, you know that?
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BAHAHAHA -- c'mon, really hit me, nettles! I know ya got it in ya!!
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[Instead he shoves Razlo away, albeit with a hint more force than the punch. He's exasperated here, not actually mad.]
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Better?
[Lord does he already sound guilty.]
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Holy shit! That fuckin' hurt!! I didn't think ya'd really do it, ya pansy!
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Would you have let it go if I said no? [He doesn't seem that bothered, at least. If anything, his tone is light and playful.]
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[and despite bullying vash into smacking him, raz doesn't return the gesture. he can tell well enough by now that it'd hurt his feelings more than anything.]
Y'ain't half bad, either, stampede.
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That's what I thought.
[And ohhhh do his eyes brighten. Despite the joke in the words that follow, it seems that someone is actually touched by it all.]
Y'really think that? Me? Not so bad?
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Don't push yer luck, now.