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[darkcharge]

Who: Vanitas + Open
When: All Aguril
Where: Various
What: Open Quest Prompts + Closed Prompts | Hit me up at jardaan @ plurk


( Antler Fruit )

[ Granted Vanitas doesn't care what the fruit is going to be used for. He never cares when it comes to these sort of "fetch me this" or "fetch me that" sort of stuff. However what he does care about is the fact that there is a pretty price tag on the whole thing. That is what Van is interested it. That is what gets him to go out in the Wilde and track down one of those deer. Besides... He's never seen an animal able to grow fruit on their bodies, so he's interested.

Now one might think that he'll look for hoofprints or find signs that one had been close. That's what someone with any tracking skill would do right? Well not necessarily in Vanitas' case. Rather he has a trick up his sleeve that, while he is loathe to do it, he is going to employ. So when he goes out he finds a rather secluded area. He sets up some wards that should tell him if something or someone is approaching. The Flood has gone with him this time, serving as another pair of eyes.

Then Vanitas just sits down at the base of one of the trees. Curious way to try to get a deer, huh? ]


( Forget-Me-Nots: A )

I suppose I could always burn it. Or find a way to kill it.

[ Another one of those "please get this for me" type of ordeals. They always sound so simple at first, but it never is. Of course it couldn't be an easy task or else the people of this world wouldn't require aid now would they? For this, Vanitas has found a rather sizable amount of flowers. However with it comes a massive bush and he has no desire to get himself scratched up. ]

Would wards work?

[ To prevent scratching that is. Van wonders if there is some kind of spell that would prevent the nettles from doing this. Perhaps a ways to slide like how water does off of the feathers of ducks? ]


( Forget-Me-Nots: B )

When I get my hands on you...

[ Now here is a curious sight. Looks like Vanitas has come across some trouble while looking for those flower seeds. He's half in and half out of a den or a borough, snarling and digging. The Flood is just there on standy, watching for anyone passing through or any threats. ]

I'm going to make you into a belt!

[ Just what is he so furiously trying to get at? ]


( Worm Wrangling )

[ Now Van doesn't care much for the people of the Underground. He doesn't care too much for the natives in the city either. There is no trust there ( not even the Coven really, but they are useful so that's a different matter ) so why should he bother doing any of this to "help out." Well there are some benefits to it. Sometimes there is money involved and other times... Well other times are just like now.

He's managed to find some of those nomads down here in the tunnels. Van grins, almost feral as he steps into view. ]

Well well. What do we have here?

[ The group immediately looks up towards Vanitas. Two stay behind to keep the captured worms at bay while the rest start to approach the Witch, weapons slightly raised. They don't want to give up what they've managed to steal! Honestly Vanitas doesn't care, but it does make him laugh. ]

What? Can't we just get along? [ Now they are beginning to charge him in earnest! ] No?

[ Van's grin only grows wider as he pulls out his Keyblade and takes a ready stance. ]

Good.


( What's Missing: Available Only at the End of August )

[ It's hard for Vanitas not to immediately notice that his Bond with Sora has immediately dulled and become fuzzy. With how the Puca had been adamant about Van not trying to block their bond, there is no way that Sora himself would. In fact, Vanitas is certain that the other doesn't even know how to go about such things. That's why this puts Van on alert. Something is wrong. Something is very wrong and it is putting him on edge. Of course he is going to drop everything that he is doing to either find Sora or find out where he's gone.

And when it discovered that the Puca is missing? Taken by people with unknown motives? Vanitas sees red. He is livid and there is no way to calm him down. Who would DARE to think to take that which is his!?

That's why he's in the shadier part of the city, down where illegal parts and bits are being sold. Normally he wouldn't care. People are prone to doing what they are going to do and he has no interest in stopping them. However when it comes to Vanitas? Someone crossing him? Then all best are off. That's why he can be seen slamming shop keeper's heads onto their counter-tops. That's why he's picking people up and practically throwing them against walls. Anything to get answers about why someone would desire a Puca and where someone would go to get away.

Needless to say he's leaving quite a few distraught shopkeepers and customers in his wake. There's also quite a bit of property damage that he doesn't even remotely care about. So... Either stop him or help him out because there's no getting through to the Witch at this point. ]


( Wildcared )

[ Nothing above tickle your fancy? Then by all means either hit me up on plurk or at verthunder#9612 to work something out. Alternatively, just throw something at me and I will be more than happy to roll with what you've given me. Vanitas can always be found in the Wilde fighting off creatures or at a settlement providing some aid ( as training of course! ) ]

Comments

[darkcharge]

Good. I remember you saying that he has a pretty strong personality. Good thing that he has some fight in him too.

[ It does look kind of like that - the hole melting away and soon it looks like there had never been anything there to begin with. Vanitas hands back the pouch to Lio once he's finished. For a moment Van looks like he is going to get up. But then his eyes drop to the fox, remembering that it's there. ]

I know you wouldn't. You're not that weak.

[piromare]

Well, he's definitely seems good in a fight...

( and can pack a wallop with a fist and his magic, if he needs to. but momo's better at being disarming and convincing, with a charm that lio still finds endearing. not to mention, kind and protective. )

Huh? ( blink blink. ) Not that weak... but am I strong?

( he cocks his head to the side. )

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas had started to pet the fox in his lap. He pauses when Lio speaks about Van's comment. Now he blinks for a moment. ]

You're still here, aren't you? Managed your changes? Started to adapt?

[ How is that not strong? ]

[piromare]

I don't think I had a choice.

( he doesn't see going feral as being one. pulling his knees up to his chest, lio let his wings cover him. the tips of some of the feathers brush against van's shoulder. there's no strength in willingly choosing the wrong thing. )

But I guess in the end, things could've ended up worse.

[darkcharge]

[ Has Lio even told Vanitas about going feral? He doesn't know anything about that!

But he does notice the brush of feathers against him. ]

You do have a choice though. At any point you could have been stubborn about all this... A lot of people are until the last moment.

[piromare]

( no, but he also wouldn't want to worry van... early on, when he didn't have a bond? it was close. very close. dangerously so. )

Oh. ( why is van vaguing him like this. ) Well... I was.

( looking away, lio is now doubly embarrassed. )

I'm lucky. I think.

[darkcharge]

[ Van gives Lio a shove with his shoulder. ]

Maybe. I think you're pretty lucky to have come across me.

[ Look at that smirk that Vanitas is wearing. Is he serious? Or serious? ]

[piromare]

( serious or not, lio laughs. it's maybe the happiest sound he's made since coming to aefenglom, since losing what made him burnish and made him human. having a friend like van... )

I hope you feel just as lucky to have me here.

( but he's not as cocky, not smirking. just thoughtful, looking at van with a soft and barely formed smile. )

[darkcharge]

[ He doesn't really understand where the laughter is coming front. Vanitas is fairly certain he had said something in arrogance. Not something to have joyous laughter.. Still, the sound isn't a bad one so instead of taking offense? Vanitas takes it for what it is.

He does huff though, a little embarrassed at the sincerity of the reply and the question within it. ]

Yeah, maybe. After all, I'd still be deep in that hole if you hadn't arrived.

[ But, really, he is kind of lucky. ]

[piromare]

( there's a gentle ache deep within his chest, but it's not quite unpleasant. it's the feeling of being with someone who actually brings him some joy in his life. but he knows that there's a lot he's missing when it comes to van and his past. )

And maybe working on turning an animal into a belt. Speaking of which, it seems pretty attached...

( and so does lio, albeit in a different way. )

[darkcharge]

[ There's another short laugh and Vanitas shakes his head. ]

Only because you got me to feed it.

[ Even a nudge with his fingertips doesn't seem to want to dislodge it. The creature gives a small yip and a yawn. ]

I guess it isn't so bad.

[piromare]

Didn't think it would be.

( lio's happy to see van be gentle. doesn't matter how content the fox is, it continues to make lio fawn over the both of them. )

Just be careful. What if it follows you back to your home, looking for more food? Would you keep feeding it?

[darkcharge]

If it follows me back home then it follows me back home.

[ A shrug. It doesn't bother him too much. After all, he is something of a stray himself. ]

I had been looking for another familiar.

[piromare]

Huh. Then, I guess you're doubly lucky.

( he reaches up and above his head to stretch his arms, and his wings follow suit before he stands up. looking down at van and the fox, lio snickers again and bounces on the balls of his feet. )

So. Are you going to hang out around here much longer?

[darkcharge]

Huh? No, I wasn't going to stick around.

[ He carefully picks up the fox and sets it down. It looks back up at him and yips. ]

...Though it appears that someone doesn't want me to leave.

[piromare]

Guess you'll have to take it with you.

( lio's not sure if van will be able to keep it, but hey. maybe if he collects some more of those seeds...? )

And maybe we can grab some more of its favorite food before we go. What do you think?

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas only offers a shrug. ]

Might as well. We'll need to replace the ones you've sacrificed anyway, right?

[piromare]

Yeah. I think they need these to start growing some of the flowers... it's probably for something important.

( but he shrugs. it's not up to him whether they're used or not, he's just supposed to gather as many as he can. )

You can bring the cute animal with you. Hopefully it'll be okay with being carried.

[darkcharge]

[ About ready to find out? Vanitas does pick up the fox. It gives a yipp of discontent, but the small thing doesn't struggle or fight back. Looks like it's made up it's mind. ]

And to think it had so much fight at one point...

[piromare]

It's hard to fight comfort.

( and to think he almost had his own squared away? even if he were to turn to ashes in galo's arms, he found it. )

Or maybe it just likes when you hold it.

[darkcharge]

[ Do not equate this to nearly dying... Van doesn't want to analyze a near death experience here, all right? ]

Or maybe it's just figured out how to manipulate things to get what it wants already.

[piromare]

That's a little pessimistic, don't you think.

( with a half-smile, lio blows a gentle puff of air at van. nothing magical about it. )

Don't you feel happier carrying it?

[darkcharge]

Pessimistic or pragmatic?

[ Vanitas chuckles darkly. Then he looks down at the fox. Does he feel happier carrying it? Hard to say... ]

I don't know about happy. It's not terrible.

[piromare]

Feeling anything other than terrible is a good thing.

( maybe van can't put it into words? can't process it? but a part of him wants to believe it's true. )

Maybe if you keep taking care of it, you'll figure it out sooner.

[darkcharge]

[ More like, in this case, he isn't sure how this fuzzball is supposed to bring him something like joy. He's always had the Unversed, not pets after all. ]

I think you just want to see things thing follow me around wherever I go.