[ open ] Darkness lets the stars shine bright

[darkcharge]

Who: Vanitas + You!!
When: All of Mareuer
Where: Various
What: Open + Closed Prompts
Warnings: TBA



( Familiar Shopping )

[ Vanitas has noticed that instead of having a Bond, plenty of local Witches seem to have Familiars. Do they prefer them over Bonds? He doesn't really know and Van isn't going to bother to ask that question. His Unversed, that one lone Flood, has been sort of serving as a Familiar since it had arrived. However, Van doesn't particularly like it. Okay, so he kind of hates the thing. Other people seem to think that it's cute. He doesn't get it.

That's why he's entertaining the idea of an actual Familiar. So Vanitas has made his way down to some shops, finding one that specializes in this sort of thing. He peruses the contents, making faces here an there; Vanitas isn't impressed by the selection. ]

Cats. Dogs. Rats.

[ That's where he's at in his search. Though perhaps at one point he does hold a hedgehog, somewhat entertained by it. ]


( Library Visits )

[ As always, Vanitas can always be found in the library from time to time. In fact, several times a week. He never reads for recreational purposes, oh no. Rather, he reads to fill the time. Fill the time and also study different kinds of magic. He can always be found practicing healing spells - progressively getting better at them.

There's a lot of magic here that doesn't exist where he's from. This particular instance, Vanitas is practicing Transmutation and Divination. Some days he can be found with a mirror, glaring at it as if he could break it with his mind. Other days he has broken objects lined up - anything from glasses/mugs to some tools he's found lying around.

Hey. He likes having multiple skillsets. ]


( A Flood's Day Out )

[ The Flood that Vanitas has isn't on a leash or stuck in a crate. It is allowed to meander about on its own. It does, however, have a collar and a tag about its neck just so people realize it does belong to someone. Vanitas doesn't actually keep track of it, completely unaccustomed to doing so - never needing to.

That being said, it likes to create problems for people. Enjoying a nice, quite lunch? Not anymore! That Flood darts up, snatches it, and likely takes off a few feet away to gloat. That new trinket that you just bought? That's gone too.

Vanitas might not be far away. Or maybe you just find it and decide to try to return it. Up to you. ]


( Disney Princess? )

[ Unbeknownst to Vanitas, all that time spent practicing healing magic has apparently left its mark. He doesn't know why this has been happening as of late and it's being met with no small amount of irritation. Here he is, minding his own business in the Coven gardens, and little critters keep coming out to say "hi."

No, really. One moment Vanitas is taking a nap and when he wakes? Maybe it's a stray cat sprawled on him. Sometimes a random squirrel. Today, however, it's a little more extreme. There's a bird in his hair and butterflies fluttering around. A rabbit has seen fit to flop into his lap. ]

Oh come on! Go away! Shoo.

[ Yeah, it doesn't work like that. Vanitas, as a result of his casting practices, apparently has a "calming aura" that he knows nothing about. ]


( Cooking Vani )

[ Back at the house, usually people take turns cooking. Van's helped out a little, though it's mostly with the cleaning. He actually wants to do something this time. So he's in the kitchen, a recipe book on the table. Vanitas is turning the pages, as if trying to decide on something. Though it doesn't look like he's really made up his mind.

This is... Probably going to end badly. For everyone. ]


( Wildcard)

[ As always, if there is no prompt that is to your liking, feel free to hit me up on plurk or discord and we can figure something out! I can even write a closed prompt no problem. ]

Comments

[oathkeeper]

[Vanitas you can't just drug people?!]

But you should ask her if she wants the sleeping potion, then!

[darkcharge]

No way!

[ Then he freezes. Sora said "she." When did... When had he slipped up? ]

[oathkeeper]

Why not? Maybe she'll agree to use it!

[Vanitas totally slipped up earlier and said Her.]

[darkcharge]

Definitely not. Probably would be scolded.

[ Going to be more careful. ]

[oathkeeper]

Vanitas, you can't just slip someone something that could make them fall asleep without them knowing or letting you do it.

[That's ... really bad. Consent is good.]

It's her body, she should have a say.

[darkcharge]

Yeah and she collapsed twice now because she doesn't take care off it.

[ So someone has to do something! ]

[oathkeeper]

There's other ways you can help her rest up! And talking about it is a good start?

[Sora huffs and frowns.]

Is it Mira?

[darkcharge]

We did talk about it. And my advice was promptly ignored, I'll have you know.

[ Hearing Mira's name causes Vanitas to frown in return. He huffs, purposefully looking away.

Not verbally acknowledging. Nope. ]

[oathkeeper]

[It is Mira. Sora doesn't know her well at all but it checks out.]

Uh huh.

[Sora starts to nibble on the flower absentmindedly.]

Some people are stubborn but that doesn't mean that the little things you can do for them don't make a difference. And I mean good things, like making them some food or helping them with things. Or even just talking with them. Watching out for them as best you can.

[Not drugging them.]

[darkcharge]

[ Stop that Sora. Brat doesn't know anything! However, Vanitas goes grab at Sora's wrist. It's the one holding the flower, of course. Then Van draws it away from Sora's face. ]

I do things like that all the time, Sora. Though I never thought of it as helping to make a difference. Just paying back what was given.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora pouts softly as he lets his wrist stay in Vanitas' grasp. Why doesn't Vanitas let him eat flowers?!]

Then think of giving more than what is given?

[darkcharge]

And just how would I go about doing that, Sora? That is, if I even want to.

[ He flicks the flower's blossom. Sora might now find the thing coated in a sugary substance as Van releases his wrist. ]

Seems like a lot of effort.

1/2

[oathkeeper]

That's how you care for someone too. Go above what they might want or need, I guess. If you want to.

[He smiles a bit.

But then he stares at the flower and very quickly pops it in his mouth.]

........

2/2

[oathkeeper]

[......... IT'S SWEET.]

[darkcharge]

[ If Sora is gong to continue to put flowers and gunk into his mouth? Then it should at least be tasty.

Van rolls his eyes at everything though. Seems like Sora would have him go above and beyond. And yet not really give him an idea of how to do that? It's not like Vanitas would have any idea. ]

Hmmm.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora's momentarily distracted from everything thanks to the taste of the flowery sweetness in his mouth. He nibbles on it with a soft happy smile on his lips and a pink color brushing across his cheeks. It's good...]

Uh- [He snaps out of his sweet daze and blinks at Vanitas, partially wondering how he did that.] Erm. ... So, you gonna get her a gift and a Get Well Soon Or Else, card?

[He's like only partially joking about the card.]

[darkcharge]

[ Sora enjoying himself like that? Makes Van feel kind of squirmy on the inside. Like something is wiggling around in his gut.

Weird. ]

She's better now you know.

[oathkeeper]

You could still get her a gift just because.

[If Vanitas wants to.

Sora is still smiling as he licks a bit of the remaining sugar off his bottom lip.]

Uh! Did you do that to the flower?

[darkcharge]

"Just because," huh.

[ That's happened to him a few times. People giving him things with no return gift intended or even really desired. Vanitas really doesn't grasp the concept... Though technically hadn't he done just that?

He let's that topic go in favor of the other one. It's obvious he had done that to the flower right? ]

So what if I did? You sure are enjoying yourself over it.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora quickly goes to pluck another flower, a bigger blue one this time, and he holds it up between them curiously.]

Can you do it one more time?

[Is Sora curious or does he just want more sweets...]

[darkcharge]

[ He probably just wants more sweets. Van sighs... ]

Whatever.

[ His fingers brush against the petals, casting the same spell as before. ]

[oathkeeper]

[It's a little of both. But mostly he wants sweets from Vanitas.

Sora watches with wide eyes before he brings the petals to his lips and nibbles on the petal. Just like before it's really sweet.]

Thanks, Vanitas. They taste really good like this.

[darkcharge]

Ah huh. I mean far be it from me to try to hinder your little bunny-rabbit instincts at this point.

[ He waves Sora off as if disinterested in the brat's reaction. Make no mistake though... Vanitas is paying attention. Very close attention, in fact. ]

You might bite me again if I do.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora makes a noise and it makes him fumble with the petal in his mouth, leaving a mark of sugary blue pigment on his bottom lip.]

Ah-- Hey! Uh... At least I'm embracing it now? People say that it's bad to try to resist everything that's happening to me.

[He pouts...]

I'm still sorry about the biting thing, though...

[Are rabbits supposed to bite, he doesn't even know. Probably??]

[darkcharge]

That's right. Embrace your cute and fluffy nature.

[ Vanitas laughs as he says it, knowing that Sora is somewhat annoyed by the fact he isn't a "big scary" monster type.

He sees the expression of the other teen though and he hums. Van shrugs off his jacket to start with. Then tugs his shirt over enough so Sora can see that it is healing. Probably won't be scarring. Unlike his lip. ]

Eh. You've done worse.

[ Is that supposed to be reassuring? ]