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[goldenglasses]

[Vash can be found sitting on a bench in the plaza, his glasses on and a very grim look upon his face as he looks the place over. He’s thinking back to the incident with Kefka. A man died and he hadn’t been able to stop it. There must have been a way. What had he missed? He’ll be sitting there for a while, teeth clenching as he tries to figure out what he did wrong. Meryl is welcome to pick up/comment on the sober mood he’s probably been in the past day or so.]

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[Thanks to the Kefka incident? Sanji went home and smoked off the rest of his stash in a day, his nerves were that shot. Getting attacked by clowns and seeing Nami-san being skewered? Oh yeah, he needed that nicotine. So he's out shopping today, thinking about picking something up for Chopper while he's stuck in the house. Maybe he should grab a few groceries. Lobster for the crew sounds nice...

He almost misses Vash sitting there, he's so used to the man being loud and expressive. A few days have passed and he's still quite pissed at him for his actions, but Sanji can't help but pause at the sight of that pained expression. Stupid shitty gunman]

[goldenglasses]

[Sorry Sanji. Vash is a little distracted and isn't going to notice you. Otherwise he might not be talking to himself right now. If you're paying attention you might just pick up what he's saying.] What should I have done Rem?

[fallenambitions]

[Alexei kept his involvement to a minimum for most of the battle. He wasn't directly involved and most the people that were there had the situation covered. Naturally if he didn't need to dirty his hands, he stood back to observe. As he notices Vash, he recalls this fella kept trying to avoid any sort of conflict. Poor guy.]

Still feeling unsettled by what happened?

[goldenglasses]

[Without looking up just yet.] A man is dead... and I was right there. I should have stopped it.

[esper-flight.livejournal.com]

[At some point, Terra's walk takes her within range of that bench. Her expression is similarly solemn, not having enjoyed what happened. The fact that she knew it had to be done didn't make her heart any less heavy. Even the mental flailing over having transformed in front of so many people took a backseat to those emotions.

Upon spotting Vash, Terra pauses abruptly. She vaguely remembers his pleas during the battle, despite having known more about Kefka's deeds than anyone else except the Returners. Poor man, he only seemed to want an end to the violence...which kept escalating until she had ended it in a way that he undoubtedly wouldn't have wanted. Vash had seemed like a possible friend before, but after what happened, he must hate her. She took a step back, wondering if she should just return in the direction from which she had come. Better than to force an interaction he more than likely wouldn't want.]

[goldenglasses]

[The sudden movement catches his eye. Emo or no Vash is still a gunman who's use to having nearly the whole world after him. Quick movements are going to grab his attention. But he'll give you a smile - even if it's a bit forced.] Hello Terra.

[emp3thy]

[Minato doesn't know Vash or anyone involved with the Kefka fight, but a somber looking guy out in the cold is hard to ignore. Deciding to abandon his shopping plans for the moment, he slowly approaches.]

[goldenglasses]

[Slow isn't threatening. So sorry; right now Vash is a bit too deep in his own thoughts to notice just yet.]

[sniperkingftw.livejournal.com]

[It's a miracle in itself that Usopp's walking through the damn plaza right now. He questions this decision increasingly, but no return of the killer clown or random murderous psychopath, so things are looking up.

He needed to find that ring for Chopper's antler anyway. Gonna stop, stare at your emo, stare just a little more and then he'll have a seat next to you. At what he'd consider to be a distance respectful of personal space. Gdit he dislikes seeing people be emo. ;;]

So did you hear Chopper get back?

[goldenglasses]

[He'll turn towards you and plaster a happy but forced smile on his face. Not as forced as others he's been giving during the day as that actually really cheered him up earlier.] I did! I'm glad he's alright!

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Now that the commotion is over, Jay goes to investigate the scene. There's no sign of Kefka, but he does see Vash. Jay ponders for a moment; hasn't he met this guy before?]

What happened here?

[goldenglasses]

[Not looking up just yet. He's a bit lost in thought.] A man died here... he wasn't a good man but he shouldn't have died. [I should have stopped it.]

[misterthou.livejournal.com]

[Because I was late to the party, Cyan was at the battle but wasn't very active in it. ...That's it.] It is over. Do not sorrow.

[goldenglasses]

A life was lost.

[bullet-dance.livejournal.com]

[A familiar face will be lurking through the plaza area sometime soon, carrying a small bag of groceries. Aside from... groceries... she's got other things on her mind as well. Like the Kefka incident. and the barrier.

Still, she sees you Vash. And you don't look happy. Give her a few moments to decide whether or not she should approach you.]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash will not notice you just yet Noel. You don't set off his: People trying to kill me sense.]

[knightofratatosk]

[Emil's on his way back from a shopping trip when he spots the forlorn figure sitting on the bench. He can't just ignore someone who looks so sad, so he's going to wander over and stand a few feet away.]

Um...

[goldenglasses]

[Blink. Blink. Looking at you with a slightly fake smile.] Oh! Hello.

[gomugomunopwn.livejournal.com]

[Luffy will be walking by and, oh hey Vash]

Oi Vash! You okay?

[goldenglasses]

[Looking towards you and quickly plastering a fake smile on his face.] I-I'm alright.

[skulljokelol.livejournal.com]

[Brook wasn't planning on being out long today - he just went out to get some tea for himself when he sees you. Approaching the bench now, and he's even making sure you notice him before he gives you a heart attack like usual!]

That is quite the sullen face you're wearing, Vash-san.

[goldenglasses]

[Forced smile is a go!] Oh! Hello Brook!

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[blackenedchaos.livejournal.com]

[Just what Vash needs when in an angsty mood, another of Luceti's most dangerous.

And Yuber is incredibly bored right now, bored enough to go to the village and see who he can taunt. And look, there's Vash, what a wonderful target for entertainment.

So Vash, there's a demon coming your way.]

[Action] Pffft. Here I am just about ready for bed and what do I find in my inbox?

[goldenglasses]

[Emo he may be; but he’s not completely numb to threats. He stands quickly as you approach. Hand near his gun.] What are you doing here?

(ooc: XD Yes... afraid sleep does call. Will respond in the morning and after work!)

meet the blue fluffy dog thing

[i-like-fluffy.livejournal.com]

[Stitch sees this grim looking spiky hair man and decided what he needs is a hug. Hugs made Lilo and Nami better when they looked like that, so it should work here right. So Stitch is going to wander over to Vash and try to give him one.]

YAY! Blue and fluffy! My favorites! 1/2

[goldenglasses]

[Okay - Stitch sets off his radar because... that's not normal. What is that thing? It's coming closer.]

[crisisrain]

[Wait, what? Is that Vash being emo? Approaching quickly.]

OI!
Yer supposed ta be my happy buddy, what's got ya down all of a sudden?

[goldenglasses]

Oh! Raven! Sorry... I guess I was thinking too hard!

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[chiisaichou.livejournal.com]

[OH, FOR THE LOVE OF THE GODS!! 8| You jerkbags are making it really difficult for Miyabi to try and cheer up, you know. She was out in the plaza, gathering materials for her surprise for the Strawhats, when she notices another of her close friends looking rather melancholy.

So, yes, she's going to mentally headdesk y u do dis? before hurrying over to him with a look of deep concern.]

Vash! Wh-What's wrong?!

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[goldenglasses]

[Vash is sorry!! He didn't mean for so many people to catch his emo! Next time he's taking his ass to the forest.]

Oh! Miyabi! [Fake smile? What fake smile?! This is totally real of course! not] I'm fine. Just thinking too much.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[Hi, Vash. This is Nami taking a seat next to you on the bench.]

[goldenglasses]

Hello Nami. [Fake smiles for everybody!]