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[darkcharge]

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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. ]

Comments

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas is now invading Ven's personal space. And grinning. ]

You don't want me to?

[callmeven]

[oh that's sudden. hope van likes that very bright blush over ven's face.]

That- that's not what I meant!

[darkcharge]

[ His fingers are now brushing over Ven's cheeks. ]

Then what do you mean?

[callmeven]

[oh how the turn tables

yeah he's very flustered]

I- you know what I meant, Vanitas!

[darkcharge]

[ And Vanitas is drawing Ven closer, hands on his cheeks. Breath mingling. ]

I think you need to specify, Ven.

[callmeven]

[ven's face is as red as a cherry now, but he's hardly fighting against vanitas now. he brings a hand up to wrap around van's wrist, his touch soft.]

I have to know your wish first before I can make it come true for you.

[darkcharge]

You really want to know what my wish is?

[callmeven]

[ven's eyes widen a fraction and then he nods.]

... Yeah.

[darkcharge]

[ Van drops his hands from Ven's face, nudging the other with his nose. ]

You really want to know?

[callmeven]

[his breath catches.]

If you're just going to play a joke on me, Van...

[darkcharge]

Not going to lie, I was going to. You deserve it.

[ Instead he scoops Ven up into his arms as he stands up. ]

My wish? To be first in the shower.

[callmeven]

[ventus is about to huff and puff at him, but now he's being swept up into vanitas' arms.]

H-Hey! What are you doing-?!

[darkcharge]

Taking us home. Why?

[ Stop complaining and enjoy the ride, Vents. ]

[callmeven]

I can walk... [he mumbles halfheartedly, face very pink.]

[darkcharge]

There's no disputing that. You're capable of walking.

[ However does Ventus really want to just walk. Isn't it nice... ]

I'm pampering.

[callmeven]

Pamper- [okay ven is hiding his face behind both his hands now and making a small whining sound.

don't turn this around on him, he can't handle it.]

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas laughs, giving Ven's cheek a kiss before opening a portal to walk through. ]

[callmeven]

[vanitas, he will pass out from all the blood rushing to his face from that kiss. so thanks for that.

going through the portal is an Experience, but he does pretty well not to squirm.]

[darkcharge]

[ It's not like Ven is pure Light anymore and it isn't like it's a long trip. He'll be fine.

Besides another kiss should be distracting enough. ]

[callmeven]

[it certainly helps for sure.

ven kisses him back, wrapping both arms around vanitas' neck.]

[darkcharge]

[ See? Isn't it better this way? Being carried and only having to worry about holding on and nothing else?

Since it opens up right into their place, Vanitas can settle on the couch with Ven. And now Ven is free to do as he pleases. ]

[callmeven]

[that's one way of putting it.

at least when they're back on the couch ven can visibly relax and instead of pulling away, he pushes himself closer to vanitas. one hand comes up to tangle fingers in dark hair, still keeping their kiss in tact.]

[darkcharge]

[ Oh. Well. Vanitas hadn't come back here with a makeout session in mind, but perhaps he should have? It's not as if he hadn't teased Ventus or anything. Honestly it's fine. Because now he can lay back and pull Ven on top of him. ]

[callmeven]

[making out is very good, okay. it's why they're both extremely rich on chroma.

ven makes himself comfortable straddling van's lap, smiling through their kiss. hopefully no one walked in on them like this.]