[ open ] Don’t worry if people think you’re crazy

[darkcharge]

Who: Vanitas + Open
When: All Juril
Where: Various
What: Open Quest Prompts + Closed Prompts | Hit me up at jardaan if you'd like!
Warnings: TBD


( CIRQUE MYSTIQUE: 3rd-4th )

[ Vanitas had heard about this thing called a circus before. Of course he's never been to one before, like many things really. There are reasons for him not to go and he considers staying inside. However his curiosity soon gets the better of him and he soon finds himself in the midst of the things.

Once more Vanitas finds himself overwhelmed, as he normally is crowds, by the smell of food and the sounds of people selling wares. Vanitas is more interested in the food than the games, since after watching people play them for a while he figures they're rigged ( or maybe he mocks whoever tries to play them ). So he's walking around and watching the performances with mochi or dumplings in his mouth.

And at night? Vanitas watches the displays. Even he seems a little taken in by it all. Surprisingly. ]


( WONDROUS THINGS )

[ The pay is what draws him to this particular quest. Whisper Cloud reeds need harvested and for some reason the locals don't really seem to be interested. When Vanitas hears why, it is understandable. They tell secrets.

If he goes into an area alone it won't be a problem right? Not to mention Vanitas doesn't consider himself a person that has a bunch of secrets. Most things he's willing to speak on. So it'll be fine.

But it's so not fine. The moment that his fingers touch the fuzz, there are things murmured that he'd not been able to voice himself. Some of his inner thoughts and Vanitas draws back. ]

What a stupid enchantment. Wonder if it will still work if I chop the thing down...

[ And he looks like he's actually considering it! ]


( GATHERING SAMPLES )

[ There's a list of things that someone desires to get cuttings of. Vanitas is someone that more or less can be found roaming around the Wilde. So while he is out finding creatures to put down, he figures that he can do this little errand as well. It isn't as thought he is going out of his way now is it?

There are two things that Vanitas hopes to acquire: the branch from the Orapple tree and the root from the Silphin herb. The Orapple tree is pretty easy to find. Getting the branch? Also not too difficult. Vanitas scales the tree -

And is promptly attacked by a bird whose nest happened to be hidden in there. Vanitas bats at the thing, but ultimately falls out of the tree into a bush. ...Maybe no one will be around to see that? ]


( RUNAWAYS )

[ Here's the thing about the runaway kids. They are angry and sad and feeling so many negative emotions. What's good at sensing these emotions? Well at one time that would have been Vanitas himself. However his Food can. Vanitas thinks to use this to his advantage.

The creature scurries about in the Wilde and Vanitas can be seen following behind it. Void Gear is strapped to his back and visible for the moment. ]

Can't you hurry up? You should have been able to track at least one down by now. [ Snorts ] Worthless thing.


( FLOODS AND KITTENS )

[ Vanitas isn't fostering any kittens. But there are plenty of people that are! Be mindful that the kitten doesn't get too far away from you.

Vanitas' Flood might be scooping them up and running off with them. Where? Well who knows. Maybe it thinks to try to make a meal of them! ]


( A HAIRY SITUATION )

[ Now one of the things that Vanitas hadn't really thought about before had been something along the lines of haircuts. He's been here for a few months shy of a year and not once has he gotten his hair trimmed. In the past he's worn the mask and has never had to worry about it. Now though? It's starting to get in his face - in his eyes. He can't stand it!

Vanitas is in the middle of sparring - training, really - and he keeps having to blow it out of his eyes. He gets fut up and throws his weapon down on the ground, growling. Tugging his hair and just having a rightful fit of it. ]

STOP GETTING IN MY FACE!

[ It probably looks pretty amusing to anyone passing by. ]


( WILD CARD )

[ Nothing above tickle your fancy? Feel like doing something else with Vanitas? This is where you can do whatever. Need an idea? Hit me up! Van can also be found in the Coven library and out in the Wilde either offering healing services ( for practice only!!! ) and smacking creatures around. ]

Comments

[darkcharge]

[ He'll likely catch Sora too. Probably literally here in a minute from the way that the other wobbles. Van's hands are already out there, waiting for it to happen. There's also this seething rage starting to bubble too. While Vanitas is doing his best to keep it in check, he can't help but get mad about this at the same time that he's kind of half panicking?

Vanitas doesn't like this. ]

You did not trip and fall. But it looks like you're about ready to.

[ The anxiety. The worry. These are things that he thought he wouldn't have to experience. A childish thought, really. Vanitas knows Sora. He knows that the kid is going to run off and play hero and likely get hurt. That doesn't mean there's not this agonizing feeling clawing at the pit of his stomach seeing it for that first time. ]

[oathkeeper]

Thought so-

[Sora lets out a laugh and with it, Sora does lose a part of his balance. He reaches out for the other boy and falls forward into his arms with a huff. It's fine. He thinks standing and walking is dumb right now anyway.]

Hey, on the bright side... This isn't as bad as you were a while back.

[Sora's just a little beat up. It's fine!]

[darkcharge]

[ And Van pulls him in. In fact he picks up Sora into one of those princess holds. It's easy for Vanitas to do as he begins to carry the injured Puca up to the room. ]

Yeah... It's not as bad and I can fix most of this.

[ Some of it might have to heal naturally. ]

I'm going to ask again. What happened.

[oathkeeper]

Wha-!

[It's startling to get picked up like this and if Sora were in any better shape he would have fought Vanitas on trying to carry him like this! He's not some blushing bride-!! But... He's too tired right now. Things hurt. Ow.

He can feel the flickering of Vanitas' seething rage, anxiety and worry and Sora simply reaches up to tug on a lock of jet black hair.]

Promise you won't go on a rampage?

[Sora's still trying to buy a little time...]

[darkcharge]

[ The tugging does get Van's attention. He's already putting Sora down in one of the chairs in his room and tugging to get the Puca's shirt off so that he can get a better look at what he is dealing with. ]

I won't go out on a rampage.

[ He'll only go after one person. Or creature. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Once he's in a chair he does let Vanitas help him out of his shirt. He winces but tries his best not to whine. His side is bruised and turning a yellowish purple. The gashes on his shoulder and down his arm shows something with claws got a him pretty good. And one ear is cut and bleeding. The shoulder is the worse of it.]

It was the moon again.

[Sora sighs softly.]

It, uh, made Lavi sick...

[darkcharge]

You mean it made him feral. [ Vanitas scoffs. ] Idiot. He was warned.

[ And Vanitas is going to get back at Lavi for this. For being stupid enough not to at least get a temporary bond. Just to stave off the effects of the full moons that he damn well knew would affect them. For coming after what is his and leaving all these marks behind...

The bruising is something that can heal on its own. The first thing Van is going to focus on is that ear. ]

Did you try to calm him down?

[oathkeeper]

I told him too!

[Sora frowns deeply with a soft wince. Sora knows they both share Lavi as a friend and it's really annoying to know Lavi didn't listen to either of them. Is that guy really that stubborn?]

I tried to help ... [Ow ow.] But all he did was chase me around. It's like he couldn't even hear what I was saying.

[Sora huffs.]

It's not his fault, though.

[darkcharge]

Hold still.

[ Because he has to hold the damaged portion of Sora's ear to be able to work on it. So that flesh can knit itself back together. It's probably not an over-all pleasant experience. However it has to be done. ]

Of course you tried to help. You wouldn't be able to stop yourself. [ GRUMBLE GRUMBLE COMPLAIN ] But you should know what feral means...

[ It doesn't matter to Vanitas if it is Lavi's actual fault or not, really. The deed had still been done. That's what matters. ]

[oathkeeper]

Ow-!

[But he does try to hold still! It doesn't mean he won't whine occasionally! Even as the magic starts to tingle and Sora can sense it he's still wincing softly.]

I couldn't just let Lavi run around like that. I tried to calm him down.

[He tries to glance up at Vanitas when he can.]

It means he doesn't have any bonds!

[darkcharge]

[ At the same time Sora should be picking up on that calming aura that comes from practicing healing magic. Van's even stroking that part of the Puca's ear after he's deemed it sufficiently healed over. ]

Of course you couldn't, Sora. You don't think about any danger to yourself when it comes to your friends.

[ Which he isn't mad about. Rather, Van just seems a little put out. It's because he is concerned. Now he does get up for a moment to get a warm washcloth to take to Sora's shoulder. When he come back, Van huffs. ]

Of course it means he doesn't have any bonds...

[oathkeeper]

[There's a small pout on Sora's lips but the healing magic starts to send Sora into a calmer state. It makes him shiver and the scent makes his nose twitch. Even Vanitas' healing magic gives him a slightly euphoric effect.

When Vanitas returns Sora tries to sit still.]

We should help him somehow so it doesn't happen again...

[darkcharge]

Oh I am going to giving him a talking to.

[ Actually Vanitas plans on doing much more than that. Once he has Sora settled here, he is going to go after that stupid, foolish Puca himself. However right now his bondmate takes priority. What's his comes first because he's not about to just let this go.

Oh no no. Someone is going to pay and then they are going to fix their stupid mistake one way or another. ]

Augh. Did you try to defend yourself at all?

[ Because once the cuts are cleaned up? Vanitas goes to work actually healing them. ]

[oathkeeper]

No rampages! You promised!

[Wince wince. Sora frowns. At least his ears are feeling much better and they wiggle carefully.]

I did swipe at him a few times too! ... But I didn't want to hurt him either...!

[The healing feels good. His arm and shoulder start to stitch together with the magic and Sora lets out a tiny shivery sigh and murmurs,]

M' glad you're getting so much better at healing magic.

[darkcharge]

I did promise not to go om a rampage. This is just going to be a conversation, Cottontail.

[ He frowns, still trying to concentrate and get these cuts all healed up. These take a little longer because they are nastier. Deeper. But he should be able to do this without scarring? If he really focuses... ]

Sora. Stop being so soft. You could have been seriously hurt and I might not have been able to do anything more to help.

[oathkeeper]

[The shoulder is difficult to heal. Sora is still trying not to cry out in pain. The calming of the magic is helping a lot with that.]

I'm not being soft. Lavi just couldn't control himself. I got away, didn't I?

[darkcharge]

Don't start that.

[ Just because Sora got away doesn't excuse things. It doesn't stop Van from panicking. From choking on his own emotions. Doesn't stop the rage from seeping into his veins and causing him to want to take it out on others. ]

This is hard enough. What if you would have been injured worse than this?

[oathkeeper]

[Sora's ears do seem to droop. He reaches out, fingers grasping gently onto the bottom of Vanitas' shirt.]

But I'm okay. If it happens again I'll do better.

[He's not trying to make Vanitas upset.]

[darkcharge]

[ Now he might have been moved by such a display. However he's a little too mad and a little too upset to give into Sora's little pouty expressions. And while he knows that Sora isn't actively trying to make him upset...

He still is. These things are just way too new for Vanitas to know what to do with them. Van's never cared about someone to this degree before. ]

No, Sora. If you run into someone that's gone feral, just leave.

[oathkeeper]

[He knows this isn't really an argument. That they're not fighting! He's worried Vanitas almost just as much as Sora had been when Vanitas had come limping into that outpost camp within two inches of his life as well. It's scary caring about someone so much that upset seems to drive things when they see the other one hurt. But it's there and it's raw and it's real.]

I can't just leave a friend to run around and maybe hurt someone else or even hurt themselves. You know I can't do that.

[Seeing Lavi had been awful. And he had to try. It's just in Sora's nature to at least try even if that means getting a bit beat up.]

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas releases an irritated huff. ]

Yes, I know. Because you're so stubborn and thickheaded that you just have to try. It doesn't matter that it could cost your life.

[ Grumble grumble grumble. He doesn't like this. Doesn't like the fact that Sora is going to be Sora. Not when things like this happen! Honestly Sora could at least entertain Vanitas by not immediately shooting him down. Give him the benefit of at least mulling it over. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora does try to give Vanitas a little tug where he's still holding onto his shirt. Tug tug.]

I'm sorry.

[That's a genuinely soft and apologetic tone. He just can't help how reckless his heart is sometimes. Even when he knows there are people who care about his wellbeing so much.]

If it happens again just come save me. So you can smack me in the head yourself, okay?

[Trying to make the conversation a little lighter.]

[darkcharge]

[ Augh... Sora is sorry. Like genuinely sorry and Vanitas can feel it. In a way it does soothe his rage. Just a little. Not enough to stop him from what he is going to end up doing.

He does, however, make a noise that sounds like a growl. Healing process halted, he yanks and pulls Sora to him. An embrace. ]

I'll do more than just smack you in the head and call you an idiot. You don't get to scold me anymore for being reckless either, got that?

[oathkeeper]

[At least the healing is complete enough that the yank forward doesn't hurt him. In return, Sora embraces the other boy too. He brings himself nice and closer, hands clutching at his bondmate.]

Maybe. [Sora challenges this just a little but there's no fight in his tone about it. He buries his face against Vanitas' shoulder.] But I got it. I got it.

[They just care about each other a lot??]

[darkcharge]

[ So then just. Let him hold Sora a little longer. He's already feeling something welling up in his eyes. It stings and burns but Van's stubbornly not going to blink just yet. Instead he buries his face into Sora's good shoulder for now.

Augh. He hates this. Hates caring this much. It was so much easier when he didn't care about any one or any thing. When Van hated it all. Wanted nothing to do with it. But seeing Sora like this, even though he knows it could be worse - probably has been worse - just makes his heart want to burst with a different kind of emotion that makes him sick to his stomach...

And now he's sort of fighting himself over this. Part of him wants to push away. To put some distance because this hurts just too much. Then the other part just wants to cling tighter. ]