[ 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

[darkcharge]

Of course I haven't...

[ Anything to do in the kitchen is usually done with Mira. Though Vanitas could probably make an attempt on his own and no be a complete disaster.

He holds onto the box, watching Ven act like the excited puppy that he is. Almost literally. The rabbit is still wild, so it's wary all the same. Yet it doesn't move from its spot. ]

You're sure in a good mood.

[callmeven]

You should try sometime. It's nice making something for yourself or for others.

[ven hums thoughtfully, watching another rabbit join the party on vanitas' lap.]

I guess so. Should I not be?

[darkcharge]

I don't know about all that.

[ While Ventus hums, Vanitas frowns. He's looking down at the next rabbit joining hem. WHY? ]

There's no reason to be?

[callmeven]

I have a book I've been using to learn some stuff. Do you wanna borrow it?

[ven could ask why all the fucking animals, but he'd rather see it play out for now.]

Well... it's a nice day, yeah? My leg didn't hurt when I woke up this morning and when I made pancakes for breakfast I didn't burn any. [he grins] Those are some good reasons!

[darkcharge]

...Maybe.

[ That's probably as close to a yes as Ventus is going to get. Should he get the book, he'll actually read it and return it when finished.

However, Van does lift one bun up and tries to get t off his lap. Shoo it away. ...He's not really successful. ]

Were you burning the pancakes before?

[callmeven]

I'll bring it with me next time we see each other... or you could always come by the house too.

[an option he highly doubts vanitas will take.

ven's ears perk up as he watches van try, and fail, to rid himself of the rabbits.]

I didn't burn them... they just came out the wrong color a lot.

[darkcharge]

[ Mmmm yeah no. Vanitas sees no reason to venture into a house full of guardians, thanks. That is asking too much of him, really. ]

Pretty sure that's the result of burning, Ventus. They're discolored. Probably crispy on the edges.

[callmeven]

They weren't all crispy!

[he huffs at him, ears falling flat in annoyance.]

Besides, now I can make them without any of them burning. It's an improvement!

[darkcharge]

Hmm. I think you need to prove it.

[ Make him some pancakes, Light-stuff. ]

[callmeven]

You... want me to make you pancakes?

[weird request, vanitas.]

But okay- fine!

[darkcharge]

You said that you're able to. And it would be something I haven't had before.

[ Not so weird! ]

[callmeven]

Y-Yeah, I guess...

[only now he's starting to doubt his ability if vanitas is going to judge him now.]

When do you want me to make them? It's best to eat them hot.

[darkcharge]

Maybe on a day you're more human and less furry animal.

[ No one wants to eat food with fur in it. ]

[callmeven]

[comically, his fur puffs up at that.]

This is how I always look now!

[darkcharge]

Hmmm. Really?

[ Van tilts his head this way then that. As if trying to get a good look at Ventus. ]

You can keep the body then.

[callmeven]

[don't give him that Look.]

Like I really have a choice now.

[darkcharge]

[ He'll do whatever he likes, thanks. ]

Not anymore, no.

[ And Vanitas is becoming more and more okay with that idea. ]

[callmeven]

[wrong]

Well the offer on pancakes has a time limit on it so you should decide when you want me to come over.

[darkcharge]

Time limit? What do you mean by there's a time limit?

[ Rude! ]

[callmeven]

It means you have a week to decide when you'd like me to come over! I can't just wait around forever for you to make a decision, you know!

[he has important stuff to do. like chasing his own tail and stuff.]

[darkcharge]

It's not like you have pressing matters to attend to. What's with saying a week!?

[callmeven]

I'm actually really busy, you know! Besides, a week is plenty of time for you so I don't see what's wrong with that.

[darkcharge]

Busy with what?

[ No, seriously. What could Ventus be so busy with? ]

[callmeven]

Busy with stuff, duh.

[don't be nosey!]

[darkcharge]

Like playing fetch?

[ Yup. He has to go there. ]