[ It wasn't something he would take personally; it was a difficult thing to look at, let alone accept. He'd sit in the silence for a bit--it would've been easier to just not show this to Vash. It's not like he needed to know, and the chances of it coming up...ever were slim to none, really. Vash likely never would have known, and he was under contract to keep it under his hood.
He wasn't looking for absolution or a confessional. It just felt like what he needed to do.
He heaved with a short little sigh through his nose. ]
I noticed, but that's fine. Just don't carry that weight by yourself.
[ He'd pay the other on the back a few times between the shoulder blades, then rustle up to his feet to stand by him. ]
Rude and me would get a beer and just sit somewhere quiet. Whatever happened stayed between us and the drinks.
I'm not gonna get mad at you if you want some alone time though. Typical rules of letting me know you're alright still applies.
[ If Vash wanted to stand, Reno would offer a hand to help him up. If it wasn't taken or Vash needed some time to himself, he wouldn't fuss about it. ]
[ When Reno stands Vash will too, and without assistance. The offer's appreciated, but -- right now especially -- unwanted.
The idea of a beer or twelve to wash the memory of all that dust and ash from his throat is much more welcome. He hasn't been drunk in months, not since Armand killed him, and this seems like the perfect time to break that dry spell. ]
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Date: Mon, Sep. 22nd, 2025 07:07 am (UTC)Yeah, your secret's safe with me.
[ It wasn't something he would take personally; it was a difficult thing to look at, let alone accept. He'd sit in the silence for a bit--it would've been easier to just not show this to Vash. It's not like he needed to know, and the chances of it coming up...ever were slim to none, really. Vash likely never would have known, and he was under contract to keep it under his hood.
He wasn't looking for absolution or a confessional. It just felt like what he needed to do.
He heaved with a short little sigh through his nose. ]
I noticed, but that's fine. Just don't carry that weight by yourself.
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Date: Mon, Sep. 22nd, 2025 10:14 am (UTC)So what now?
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Date: Mon, Sep. 22nd, 2025 12:59 pm (UTC)Rude and me would get a beer and just sit somewhere quiet. Whatever happened stayed between us and the drinks.
I'm not gonna get mad at you if you want some alone time though. Typical rules of letting me know you're alright still applies.
[ If Vash wanted to stand, Reno would offer a hand to help him up. If it wasn't taken or Vash needed some time to himself, he wouldn't fuss about it. ]
The rest'll happen a step at a time.
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Date: Mon, Sep. 22nd, 2025 03:01 pm (UTC)The idea of a beer or twelve to wash the memory of all that dust and ash from his throat is much more welcome. He hasn't been drunk in months, not since Armand killed him, and this seems like the perfect time to break that dry spell. ]
Drinks, yeah. Let's get drinks.