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Harvest Moon Simulator: Tree Edition

[ Vanitas finds himself out and about long after Sandalphon had "convinced" him to participate. If someone had thought to ask him if he'd be out planting trees and taking care of some of the other plants, Vanitas might have laughed at them. The only sort of "life" that he's ever "maintained" are the Unversed and one could hardly call them symbolic of new life. If anything they are kind of the opposite, created from darker emotions than what gardening seems to represent. He might even laugh because the thought of doing something so mundane and normal is a far cray from anything he's ever pictured himself doing.

However, things change. Being completed has done a lot of that, even if it hasn't been for overly long. Vanitas has also given much thought about what Sandalphon and Xigbar have spoken to him about. Trying new things. Seeing what he likes and doesn't like. Figuring out who he is now that his goal is complete and there's no Xehanort to pull the strings.

In that respect he's found that this task is something that's just that: a task. It's repetitive and doing things like pruning and dead-heading flowers takes focus, a sharp eye, and precision in some cases. Most importantly, it takes his thoughts away from the array of new emotions that he still has issues processing and understanding.

Vanitas pretty much minds his own business over the course of the days and can be found on both days working like this. The crowds don't even seem to bother him. As he moves about, some small Floods can be seen carrying the gardening tools behind him. ]

Harvest Moon Simulator: Flower Crowns

I'm not interested in trying out.

[ That's what he's telling one of the maidens at the shrine. The girl smiles in understanding but doesn't seem to be inclined to leave just yet. Vanitas snaps a little, asking what she wants. Instead of an actual answer, she simply drops one of those flower crowns up on top of his head. Vanitas is taken aback of course. ]

But I said I wasn't going to join your stupid little dancing audtion.

[ "That's okay" are the words that come out of the shrine maiden's mouth. She states that Vanitas looks like he needs them more than anyone auditioning and simply turns away to find someone else to volunteer. This leaves Vanitas staring after her. Blinking. Because what. ]

What just... Happened?

[ People confuse him so much. ]

Just Like Animals-Mals: Moon Shenanigans

[ Knowing that some people he is acquainted with, Vanitas is already looking to track some of them down. Mainly Ventus because the annoying pest is likely out there and affected. Of course Vanitas himself never thought to remove the bracelet, thinking that maybe he should hang onto it just in case. That puts him in a good position to:

A) Confront anyone that is Sanguis. Vanitas wonderfully provides a service that many effected by the red moon could take up: fighting. As he enjoys a good fight himself, Vanitas will helpfully step up to the plate and "help" work out any aggression that these individuals might need to alleviate.

B) Get caught by anyone that is Iris. In this scenario there's a good chance to catch Vanitas off guard by a random hug or help him get out of a situation in which he's being smothered by a Prismal that forgot to wear a bracelet or tossed it away. ]

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moon shenanigans!

[maintained]

[ Fortunately Lucifer himself is unaffected by the changes, having realize that there was quite a number of others who were not so lucky he figured he would make a quick round to check up on other moonblessed. To be fair, it was asking a lot to trust someone's word when they didn't provide much other information about what they were needing protection against. The archangel was hoping to aid anyone in need of it and when he catches sound of Vanitas, and finds the predicament the boy is currently in, he feels it only right to do his best to help. ]

Are you alright, Vanitas? [ At least the Prismal doesn't seem to be hurting him, which allows him to be less worried on that front and now focus on helping untangle the two. Whether that's managing to get Vanitas out of this situation entirely or be stuck with the Prismal himself-- it's entirely fine. He knows enough that Vanitas doesn't do well with certain emotions. ] I'm relieved to see you're unaffected as well.

[darkcharge]

[ By no means is the Prismal hurting Vanitas, thank goodness. Vanitas can only respond to violence with more violence. He'd be okay if that had been in the case. Instead it is others "blessed" by Iris. Latching onto him and seemingly unwilling to let him go as the cling and nuzzles and probably try to give him kisses.

So he is so very thankful that Lucifer is there to pull him away from that mess. ]

Y-yeah... [ Though to say he's entirely unaffected is wrong too. Ven is suffering the full effects of the moons and thus Vanitas, whose heart is tangled with Ventus', is also feeling some of his other half's emotions. Very easy to fall victim and not fight them off. ] I think you just saved my neck.

[maintained]

[ How lucky that they seem to focus on another person passing by. Which, on one hand is unfortunate for them, but at least they don't look as nearly trapped as Vanitas here had looked moments earlier. With a gentle and yet careful touch does he set a hand on the boy's shoulder, offering a reassuring look. ]

I'm glad I was able to help. [ On the chance they stumble onto anyone else affected, Lucifer starts to lead them just slightly ways away. Soft blue eyes observing his companion closely as they move. He did say that he was relieved he wasn't, but just maybe he is affected? He can't really tell. ] You should be fine now.

[ At least for now anyways. The archangel willing to shield him from other attention so he doesn't feel any more uncomfortable. ]

[darkcharge]

[ Maybe unfortunate. Maybe not. As Vanitas gazes to the passerby, they don't seem all that perturbed about someone now clinging to their arm. Prismals are weird. Why do they seem not bothered at all about all these touchy-touchy stuff? ]

These people are so weird. [ Yes, he's fine now that he's not being smothered. His reaction probably isn't violent because of his heart connection to Ventus. Lucky for everyone else. ] I don't understand how they can be so okay with the moons doing this crap to them.

[ Vanitas is still trying to shake off the feeling as Lucifer leads them away from other people. And uncomfortable is definitely the word that applies in this situation. ]

[maintained]

It's more that they're accustomed to these changes whereas we're still getting use to it. [ Which is said with a smile, but putting it simply he supposes Vanitas's thoughts aren't entirely wrong. ]

From my own experience the affection can be comforting. [ Though, he supposes that might have to do with the right person. With them out of the way he stops with an observing gaze. ]

If you'd like, I can walk with you back to where you're staying. Though, if you'd like, I'm sure Sandalphon won't mind if you want to come to our apartment instead. [ On the chance Vanitas would rather find a safe place to keep his distance from anyone. He can tell that his fellow archangel cares for him with what he's mentioned and talked of the boy. ]

i am sorry

[darkcharge]

Comforting... Comforting how?

[ Though he has experienced it once or twice. But affectionate touch is still so new to him. He can't really tell the difference between a friendly touch and one meant for comfort. Doesn't even know the feeling of comfort or real relaxation. Not yet. ]

Wouldn't mind seeing Feathers though.

[ Vanitas might be okay with Sandalphon. Though he's not ready to admit that one just yet. ]