[ 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

[lightblooming]

There's no rule saying how many friends you can have. But, are you really that against having another one?

[darkcharge]

[ Because that's what he needs, right? More people to care about? More things that could be taken away from him... ]

I'm fine with what I got.

[lightblooming]

I see.

Though - you have a friend now despite not wanting one before. What you feel now may change in the future, too.

[darkcharge]

Maybe. Maybe not. Right now, though, I don't feel as though it needs to change.

[lightblooming]

Then, it's not something that has to change. ... At least, not until you're ready.

[darkcharge]

You really do need to stop pushing the subject. Leave it alone.

[lightblooming]

[ Her expression hardens at that. ]

If you don't want to hear what someone has to say, you shouldn't ask them for advice.

[ She wasn't pushing anything - she was letting him know that it wasn't something that he needed to pursue if he wasn't ready. ]

[darkcharge]

When was I really asking for advice?

[lightblooming]

Vanitas, you've come to me for advice before.

[darkcharge]

I've asked questions before. That does not necessarily mean I seek advice, but answers.

[lightblooming]

Vanitas, I've said this before to someone else - but there are some things that I can't answer for you.

[darkcharge]

Because that's just how it is, isn't it? You're going to tell me that I have to dig deep within myself to find the answers. That it has to come from me and no one else...

Augh.

[lightblooming]

... Wait. That was you?

[darkcharge]

And if it was?

[lightblooming]

[ She shakes her head. ]

Vanitas, was is it so hard to believe that you can find answers on your own?

[darkcharge]

We're not talking about this.

[lightblooming]

You're doing it again.

[darkcharge]

Don't care. Not doing it.

[lightblooming]

Vanitas.

[darkcharge]

Master Aqua.

[ He can play this game too. ]

[lightblooming]

You can't just avoid something like this.

[darkcharge]

Avoid what, exactly? Telling you not to stray too far into a topic you have no business getting into? Avoid actually trying to maintain some semblance of civility in the conversation you want to seem to disrupt?

[lightblooming]

Is it really none of my business? I said I wanted to understand you, and... that was something I thought you wanted, too. Isn't part of that being there for you, too?

[ She doesn't say it - but... she wants him to find some sort of happiness, even despite everything that he's done. ]

[darkcharge]

That doesn't mean I'm about to open myself up. There are some things I simply will not and do not want to discuss with you.

[ Understanding aside... She is not his friend. Aqua hasn't earned his trust like that. ]

[lightblooming]

[ She's gotten so used to how cold he is by now. His harshness doesn't hurt her. If anything, it just makes her stand her ground. ]

I can't understand you if you push me away so much.