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[... Okay! Why not?]

Ha ha ha ha! Love and Peace!

[Yay! It's always nice to get someone right away who is willing to join in and not yell at him for being loud.]

Alright! That's the spirit! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[Mickey cheerfully chants right along - and Pluto is barking 'in tune' in the background.]

Love and Peace! Love! And! Peace!

[Vash laughs loud and happily at hearing Pluto in the background.] Ha! HAHAHAHA! Even Pluto agrees! Good boy!

Of course he does! He likes love and peace just as much as anybody!

...

Why're we doin' this, anyway?

Because it's fun and a good way to remind people what's really important in this world! Not the things that happen, but the love and peace we show each other!

Or, well, something like that.

[Or something like he felt like being a dweeb and forget about his birthday.]

... Huh.

... That's good enough for me!

Perfect! Then you can join me as a hunter of peace as I hunt to find the elusive mayfly known as love!

That should be no problem, I've found tons of it! I love my dog, and I love my friends!

[Woof, says Pluto. he loves mickey too.]

[Vash tears slightly and his voice wobbles slightly with pure emotion. He's not doing this to mock Mickey in the slightest. It really does make him happy to see people focusing on love and good things then bad all the time. It just comes out in a bit of silly way when it's Vash.]

Ahh! A true natural! I'm so proud of my protégé! [Yes, Mickey. You were his pupil for all of thirty seconds. Be proud.]

[Mickey blinks, and then has to laugh a little.]

Aw shucks, I haven't been called that for a long time!

[Though Master Yensid is probably shuddering at ever being compared to someone as sunny as Vash.]

Hehe, well, you earned it! So be proud! HAHAHAHA! [And just because he's curious and even he can't yell about love and peace forever. ~~His voice would give out eventually.~~]

So what were you a protégé in before?

Magic... along with a very special weapon.

My Master Yensi, taught me so much... and he went on to teach my friends, and my gal Minnie! He's really amazin'! I was gunna see him before this world grabbed a hold of me.

I didn't know that you could use magic. And if your master taught so many people he must be a really good and popular teacher then!

I dunno about popular...

... He lies all by himself in a tower. He said he likes the solitude, but... sometimes I think he doesn't know how ta make friends, except by teaching people.

Heeeeeeey! I know! When you go back you should teach him and help him learn on to make friends! I bet you'd be a great teacher at that!

[Huh?... Mickey then starts to laugh, instantly jovial again.]

Makin' him into my protege! Now there's soemthin' I'd love ta see!

Yeah! I bet you could be really good at teaching! Then you both can be teachers and students!

Anythin's worth a try once. And my first lesson could be... Love And Peace!

Yeah! I knew I could count on you!

Don't forget to teach him the hand movement too, okay? They're really important.

Right, V! Y'know, it's actually a common in a few worlds I've seen...

Yeah? Is it? I thought it might be. Oh! And don't forget to cross your fingers when you push your hand out!

Oh, right... Cross yer fingers, with yer hand out...

... I think that's the new part.

Don't you worry! I'll be sure you're an expert at it before you even know it!

Ha ha! You got it, Master Vash!

[Vash breaks out into roaring laughter.] HAHAHAHA! Master Vash! I like the sound of that!

[oh boy, that may have been a mistake...]

But you only get ta be called that if you teach me somethin'.

What? [He was already liking his new title. Much better than: Humanoid Typhoon.] But I've already taught you the joys of love and peace and the motto and everything! [He has to do more work?]

You taught me the motto, and the hand gestures... but I have love and peace in me every day! You'll have to think of somethin' else, if you ever wanna hear that title again.

Wait, I don't have to think of something new every time I want to hear it, do I?

I guess you really don't wanna hear it again...

Ah-ahhhhhhh! You should also eat doughnuts everyday as they fill your heart with joy! So it makes it easier to spread love and peace!

Hmmm... I guess advice is as good as a lesson! Nicely one, Master Vash!

HAHAHAHAHAHA! That's right! I am a wise master! HAHAHAHAHA!

...

[UGH!]

OKAY WE GET IT!

[You can shut up now!]

[No. He's pretty sure you DON'T get it. To make sure you do get it, Vash will just raise his voice even louder.]

But I can't hear you! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE!

[AANG HE CAN HEAR YOU ACROSS THE HOUSE! Askdlghs.]

I have nothing against love and peace but I'm not screaming about it!

[He'll just scream about not screaming about it. Yes.]

Come on! It's fun! And it spreads love and peace much faster! Aang is doing it! [Seeing as Vash can hear Aang's echo on your end.] Give it a try! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[Zuko growls in frustration, not wanting anything to do with this stupid... But wait... is that Kai he hears shouting and complaining across the house too?

...

A devious grin spreads across Zuko's face for a moment.]

Fine!

[Wait for it.]

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[Screaming at the top of his lungs to make sure that Kai hears him.]

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[Vash will probably hear a loud banging noise as Wan kicks open Zuko's door. He is not very happy that the guy whose room right next to his decided to start yelling into his journal, and then start SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS. Also he is not very good at being subtle.]

Are you out of your mind?

[ Now there's some loud stomping noises (almost as if SOMEONE is being deliberately noisy in revenge as they head up the stairs and into the room) followed by another voice. ]

Would you quit it?! I KNOW you don't have to yell into these books to use them!

[Vash is just going to be cackling up a storm over here. Wow, this went a bit further than he expected!]

Now, now - d-don't [Snicker!] -- don't fight guys! This is about LOVE AND PEACE!

[And suddenly Zuko's door flings open and tilts oddly on the hinges. The fire lord just sits there and stares for a moment before he gets up angrily.]

You broke my door!

[And then there's Korra, and he stomps over to the both of them.]

No! Aang and I will usher in an era of...

[And he pushes past them to roar angrily down the hall in the direction of Kai's room.]

LOVE! AND PEACE!

[Kai threw open his door. And while he couldn't see Zuko's room from his (stupid hallway), he could definitely yell right back.]

IF YOU DON'T SHUT UP ABOUT LOVE AND PEACE I'M GOING TO SEND YOU A PIECE SOMEWHERE YOU WON'T LOVE!

Edited 2014-08-21 22:30 (UTC)

Well I'm about the end that era, buddy!

[ Uh, wait- ] T-that came out wrong. Look, I don't care WHAT you usher in, just be quiet about it! [ And now Kai, too?! ]

DON'T YELL ACROSS THE HALL LIKE THAT! [ She shoves around Zuko and yells out the door, across the hall like that. ]

Edited (where did these word go. i don't know. ) 2014-08-21 22:47 (UTC)

[Zuko is mostly ignoring Korra at this point, though when she shoves, he shoves back. And yells back at Kai.]

JUST TRY IT!

[Kai's response is howling funnel of wind sent down the hall and around the corner right into Zuko's room. Probably strong enough to knock at least one person over. It didn't hold as much power when it had to travel that far.]

[If Wan is going down from a sudden wind gust he is going to grab onto ZUKO AND TAKE HIM WITH HIM.]

[WIND GUST! Zuko grabs onto the door frame, and... Wan grabs onto him? The door swings about and slams into both of them, knocking Zuko at least into the hallway.

Oh. That. IS. IT!

Getting up on his feet, Zuko stomps down the hall and around the corner and... unleashes a fire blast right back at Kai.]

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[Kai's eyes widened, but he didn't back down. He whipped the air around to disapate the fire and redirect what couldn't be stopped.

...meaning a rug started to smolder as a few small flames landed on it.

Kai ducked into his room grabbed his staff, and came back out, ready for a fight.]

Bring it Scar Face! I can handle you!

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[ Korra had still been trying to shove past Zuko when he suddenly lets go and falls over with Wan, and Korra finds herself falling into the pile as well.] Ugh! Watch it! [ Before she really gets a chance to wrap her head around what just happened, Zuko's headed off down the hall. ]

HEY, STOP FIGHTING! [ Still sprawled on the ground, she tries to shove her hands out the door and sends her own blast of air over. It's possible she meant to stop any attacks being sent out, but instead it's headed right towards Zuko and might just end up shoving him right towards Kai. ]

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Zuko!

[He will grab his arm after that fire blast because oh no, you do NOT get to lecture him 5 million and one times about being disciplined and in control with you fire and then SHOOT FIREBALLS DOWN THE HALL BECAUSE YOU ARE MAD]

What happened to controlling yourself?

[But oh. crap. Air blasts. He stumbles forward but doesn't fall down this time, at least. AND YOU- NEW KID. Don't think he forgot about you.]

Don't call him scar face unless you want to match!

[Zuko is just a raging ball of angry... until Wan grabs his arm and says the things he does. And he actually pauses, a flash of shock and guilt crossing his face.

Then... SCAR FACE.

Guilt gone.

Yanking his arm out of Wan's grasp, Zuko roars angrily once more and charges at Kai with fire in his hand. ... Just when Korra's air blast hits him from behind and sends him careening out of control in Kai's direction.]

[With the action moving away from Zuko's room, the rest of this can be heard here

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

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[Oh! He knew he could count on Aang! He laughs happily. Now this was a good birthday treat!]

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

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[Aang hopes Zuko can hear him across the house! He barks with laughter back.]

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

HAHAHA! I think you're house needs a bit more practice, Aang. I'm officially dubbing you the Love and Peace teacher at your place.

Wow! That's an honor, Vash. I'm gonna do my best to be worthy of that title!

I'm confidant that you will!

[He chuckles as he continues to hear screaming coming from the other entries to this post.] Heh, your own house may need a good lesson first. It will be a good starting spot! [As he'll feel really bad if this ends with hurt feeling for anyone.]

You know, I was just thinking that! You shouldn't worry, Vash. No one teaches about love and peace better than an air nomad!

Heh, that's good. I leave your house in your hands then, Aang, but if you need a hand let me know, alright?

Don't worry Vash! Will do! LOVE! AND-! [Then he looks offscreen out the window.] Hey Appa, what're you doing? [He proceeds to hop out of the window, missing out on all of the heated debate...]

[.........Huh.]

Love and peace to you too.

[Not good enough. At first he answers with his voice.]

Thanks! But it needs more feeling! Like this!

[After a pause as Vash wasn't ready with something to write with he eventually writes back.]

LOVE!!!! <3 AND PEACE!!!!!!

[He even draws a lot of smiley faces, hearts, and peace signs around the text. Throwing in some drawn fireworks for good measure.]

[Man certainly has enthusiasm and conviction. Unfortunately, Ginia's not sure she can muster that much feeling herself, nor would it feel sincere. The message is good, but it's something for others.

She'll still add a few smiley faces and a heart though.]

What's the occasion?

Don't need an occasion for a bit of fun and love and peace spreading!

8D

:)

<3

^_^

Fair enough.

/(^_^)/
\(^_^)/
\(^_^\

[Vash is happy to have thing dissolve into fun pictures of happy things. Like flowers. And doughnuts. Maybe some cake.

...he's kinda hungry!]

Vash.

[It's not like he hasn't heard this before, but he still doesn't know what to do with you.]

You have a very in-your-face approach about expressing your values.

Of course! If you're in-your-face then it's less likely to get looked over and missed! That's one of the most important parts! Now say it with me! This world is made of love AND peace!

I'll refrain, thank you.

[If you honestly expected him to follow up...]

Simply saying something will not make it happen.

It's a start and it's a lot of fun! Join in! Try it and you'll see! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE

[Nope.]

You do have an uplifting disposition, Vash. I can appreciate that.

Then join in! I bet you'd appreciate it even more that way! [He changes into a sing-song voice.] It's a lot of fun~~

No thank you. I will join you in spirit.

[...]

But please, do continue.

You sure? You really are missing out on a lot of fun!

[But as Itachi isn't telling him to stop or that what he was doing was foolish and peace unattainable, Vash doesn't feel the need to push him too hard.]

[Those are actually his favorite words, but the whole enthusiastic shouting thing just isn't for him.

He sighs.]

Love and peace, Vash.

[Vash laughs in outlandish laughter and excitement when Itachi "joins in".]

That's the spirit! Great start! Next time try it with just a little more umph!

I'm afraid I'm lacking in that department.

That's why practice makes perfect! The more you try the better you get!

Sadly, I'm not looking to perfect it.

Is there anything in particular that made you decide to do this today?

Aw, you sure? It's a lot of fun to practice until you are better at it! Releases stress! I think.

And just seemed like a good day to spread a little love and peace!

[He's sure.]

Well whatever the reason, I'm sure it was overdue.

Heh, yeah. I think it probably was to. Luceti never really needs an excuse to have a bit of fun.

I suppose that's true.

Thank you for reminding us all.

Haha! Always happy to help out! [He flashes the camera a thumps up and a cocky smile.]

[He'd just gotten back from the coast, so he opens his journal, just to see what the idiots have been talking about lately, and the first thing he opens to is Vash's entry-

When his love and peace banter blows him backward into the couch, face construed into an expression of horror and disgust, teeth gritted. He slams the journal shut to make the noise stop, staring at it in anger. WHY DOES THIS IDIOT INSIST ON MAKING STUPID BROADCASTS LIKE THIS HE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM AL;KFJASL;KFJASKLDFJAKLS;FJLA

He throws the journal across the room, so it's as far away from him as possible without throwing it through the wall, stands up, and clenches his fists. Sometimes, he really, really hates Vash. Angrily, he stomps back over and picks up his stupid book, opens it back up, and yells.]

MUST YOU ALWAYS DO THIS, SOME OF US HAVE EAR DRUMS, YOU KNOW!

[It had been five days since his post. Vash had nearly forgotten about it if he was being honest. Shouting about love and peace is run of the mill for him. So he's a bit surprised to get the angry shout suddenly from Vegeta from apparently no where.]

W-Wha? What did I do now!?

WHAT DO YOU THINK. [He thought it was totally obvious.]

I- I don't know! I haven't done anything loud in a few da--wait. Are you talking about that post I made a couple days ago!?

YES, OF COURSE I AM, WHAT ELSE WOULD IT BE????!!!!!

[He doesn't care how long ago it was, it still happened]

I don't know! You're so grumpy all the time I could have just breath oddly and you'd be yelling!

WHAT A NOVEL IDEA, why don't you go ahead and stop breathing. [Look his voice dropped a few decibels.]

Gee, Vegeta. Keep talking like that and I'll start to think you don't like me very much. [Said dripping with all the sarcasm that Vash can muster.]

[He shoots a nasty glare right back at Vash.]

What was your first clue.

Not sure, you throw death threats around so carelessly I figured it was a term of endearment from you. I was actually getting a little nervous that maybe you were into men or something.

[He just never learns not to pick on Vegeta, does he? Something small nags on his mind that it's just what brothers do, annoy each other, but he quickly squashes that feeling. He's never had a brother he could do something like that with in a long time anyway.]

...

[Everyone accuses him of being gay he doesn't get it why is that such a popular insult ~~meanwhile I laugh~~]

Careless, huh? I could change that, if you'd like.

[Typically Vash doesn't care about anyone's sexual preference. He only used it in the hopes of getting a rise out of the Prince. He's a bit disappointed that it didn't.]

No, thanks. I like you better just being Mr. Grumpy and not Mr. Murder.

That's too bad. It's much more entertaining the other way around. [But he liiikes muuuurrderrrr]

I certainly don't think it sounds entertaining at all! Besides, that's completely missing the message I was trying to get across!

I hate to be the one to tell you this but I don't exactly buy into your weak message of love and peace.

Really? I never would have guessed you would have had a negative stance on the idea of love and peace.

[Can you hear the mocking, sarcasm Vegeta? Because it is dripping with it.]

Shut up. It's a stupid outlook that's virtually impossible without its counterparts.

No it's not! You just haven't given it a chance for more than two seconds.

It's because I know better. Peace time never lasts, and you should know just as well as I that bloodshed must occur to attain that.

No it doesn't. [Any joking. Any sarcasm is immediately dropped. Vash is being completely and utterly serious right now.]

[Inwardly, he smiles to himself. Look, he pressed a button.]

Have you ever fought in a real battle before? Not everyone shares your ideal way of thinking. Especially those who are trying to destroy you.

Of course I know that, but that still doesn't mean peace has to come from bloodshed. There are always other ways.

Is that so? Name one time where that has held true.

[Vegeta can't think of too many times that didn't involve having to kill to attain peace. And even then, it was pretty sketchy...]

I could, but I doubt you'd believe that it worked. [Vash sighs.] So there is no point in arguing it. [Not with Vegeta at any rate. Even if it's days later, that's not what the spirit of this post was suppose to be about.]

Bah. I don't get your type. What's your deal anyway? Always going on and on about peace. [Even Kakarot would kill if he had to, and he's the biggest softie he knows.]

Well, guess I just understand what is so bad about wanting peace.

Want all you like. [He's not against it, not anymore, but it's still...boring.] That doesn't take away the fact that you must fight for it. That means bloodshed.

There's always a way to end a fight without it being fatal. If you're willing to look for it.

That is not a fact. Try fighting a madman that means to destroy the entire universe, and tell me the same then.

[Vash is quiet a moment. Knives wanted to destroy all human life on the planet. He was also pretty sure if his brother could that would extend to the whole universe. Still, that didn't exactly make him one to want to destroy the entire universe and Vash hadn't fought him yet and won. It was where he was headed when he was brought to Luceti.]

I've fought madmen. I admit, none had the abilites to destroy the universe, but there is always another way. If you keep your vision open then you'll be able to see it.

All I could see was several planets exploding before my very eyes! Five of them, gone within half of an hour! There's no reasoning with some, don't you get it?

[He'll never forget that. Ever.]

Everyone can change the way they think. I'm not saying to allow the destruction of planets, but that there is always a way to stop that from happening without killing.

You have absolutely no clue what you're talking about! [The very thought of getting Majin Buu to STOP was so absurd he couldn't even believe it.]

You don't stop things like him, only seeking to kill because he enjoys it! Because that's what he was made to do! There is no soul, only destruction. No mercy, a one track mind to annihilate all life in the universe! Are you out of your mind, speaking like that?

No. [Although he knows how it might seem to others.] It's a matter of teaching something else to enjoy. It doesn't have to end in a death.

You have never experienced true madness. You don't even have a clue.

[Vash's mind suddenly flashes with Legato's smiling face in his last few moments of life. He tries his best to shove that images away and out of his head.]

Maybe.

[He just stares back at Vash. He doesn't think maybe is the right word. He thinks absolutely not is what he should have said.]

Why don't you tell me this. A being that blows himself up, taking the entire planet with him in the process. He reforms, and moves to the next, and blows that one up if he doesn't find what he's looking for. How do you stop that without killing it.

Well, if it just puts itself back together after blowing up I think I would really have to find a way to reason with it. After all, it would just keep coming back if you kill it.

I guess I would start by trying to figure out why he was blowing himself up. What was he looking for?

He was looking for me. [And Goku but details.]

Also, wrong answer. There is no reasoning. It was tried. The only way was to destroy every living cell of it with an attack powerful enough to break through. So how do you end a battle when your opponent cannot be reasoned with? So psychotic that words couldn't possibly get through?

Why was he looking for you then? Maybe from that you could find a way to stop him without killing.

[Ignoring the second bit.]

He was looking for me beacuse we caused him a bit of trouble! [He just looks super annoyed though now because Vash ignored the last part.]

Didn't you hear what I just said, there was no way we could have avoided it! He found us, I'll have you know! And then proceeded to try to kill us with no remorse!

Well, did you try to apologies to him? If you caused him trouble maybe it could have all been avoided if you did. [He doubts it; knowing Vegeta.]

No! We were trying to stop him from destroying the Earth! What's wrong with you?

[He could of sworn he said this guy was a psychotic murderer he could have sworn]

Edited 2014-09-03 21:41 (UTC)

Well, you said he was doing it because he was angry at you. Even if you didn't mean it- [As Vash gets the feeling Vegeta doesn't even know HOW to be sorry.] Maybe he would have stopped.

[He wants to punch Vash into the next planet.]

No. Listen here. That madman only saught to destroy all life in the universe, not because anyone angered him, but because he thinks it's fun. Kakarot begged him not to blow up the Earth and he did it anyway! Our efforts were only to save everyone we cared about! Don't you understand, you idiot?

Apologize, speak with all you want- he would only kill you in the end!

Didn't you say that he was looking for you because you caused him trouble? [As Vegeta didn't say that Buu was looking for Kakarot after all.] Did you try asking him?

He absorbed our sons and stole their power to use it to kill everyone! We freed them so that pink blob of a monster could no longer feed off of their energy! That's why he was mad!!!!!!

[He is so livid, he just can't take it anymore he swears.]

[Vash didn't have any children, so he could only imagine that losing your son to be one of the most horrible things in the world. He swallows hard just thinking about it.]

I'm sorry, but I'm glad you were able to save your sons. Were they alright?

[Even through Vash's clear concern, he's still clenching his fists and growling at the camera.]

Yes, but now do you understand?

I do and I'm really glad your kids are alright, but I still believe that there is always a way to end a fight without killing.

Not that one! [He slams his hand down on the table in his living room, looking angrier than ever.]

You peace types are too much, I can't stand it!

I'm sorry, but I can't stop believing that there is always a way to end suffering without death.

[Quiet literally if he tried then nearly his whole life would be a hundred years of wasted struggle. He just can' live any other way now.]

Think what you want. You'll see the fruits of that belief in the end.

[He's positive Vash will get himself killed this way.]

I hope that I do.

Love and peace are wonderful things to work toward, though I'm not too fond of shouting myself.

[He clears his throat]

New growth of life blooms
Nurtured by water and light
Look within for peace

[Vash 'oohs' and claps his hands. Clearly impressed by Iroh's Haiku.]

Hey! I like it! I still think shouting is the best way to be heard myself, but anyway you can spread the idea of love and peace works for me!

Well, it is good to be dedicated to such things.

And I'm the most dedicated of the dedicated hunters of peace! It's a lot of work sometimes, but it's worth it!

Striving for a peaceful world always is.

[Vash should probably apologies for the screaming match happening at Iroh's right now, but he doesn't.]

I must admit, your way is much more poetic than mine, but you have to admit! Direct can be really helpful too!

[Why do you do this to him Vash]

There are times when that is true.

[Well, to be fair, he didn't mean for it to explode like it has.]

Heh, I, ah, have some free time today if you want to play a game of pai sho later. [And want a bit of quiet.]

I can't say something that I don't believe, but it's nice to see conviction.

Well, maybe if you said it and worked a little harder you could believe in it! Never too late to give it a try! And it's lots of fun too! [Aka: Don't be a party poop-er!]

I'm not sure a mantra can wash away something irrevocably stained.

That's why it's just a start! Of course it's going to take more than just a mantra to make the world fully peaceful. Have you ever heard the saying: You have to start somewhere?

Yes...like replacing all of the people in the world with their friendly and reasonable pod people counterparts.

I've heard the saying. So what's next?

What?! No! Not like that! I mean in a nice and peaceful sort of way! What's next should probably just being a bit kinder to each other? I guess...? [What? You thought he had a plan?]

[Yeah...she kinda thought he had all this love and peace stuff sorted out.]

I think you're going to find that's going to be a lot harder than it sounds even if it seems like the way to be.

Well, anything hard is usually worth doing! And love and peace is definitely worth doing!

So what is love and peace...and is it something that everyone wants and understands?

Love and peace is the happiness people feel when they work together and get along!

And what do you do if someone doesn't know that feeling or they can't understand it?

That's okay! I can teach you! Let's start simple! What makes you happy?

My family made me happy and my best friend made me happy.

Well, that's a good start! When you want to feel a bit of peace or share it think of your family and friends. Good memories and smile! Then try to help others find things that make them smile!

I don't think that will work out so well since those memories are all tainted. It's...just not that simple.

Hmm, then let's try something simple instead. What's your favorite thing to eat? Something that makes you excited to know you're about to eat it?

Good morning, Vash.

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[Sorry, too busy screaming to hear you.]

[Abel is too sleeeeeeeeepyyyyyyyyyyy to join in. He yawns, smacking his lips a little, and takes a sip of his tea. Okay no he can join in. Just a second- Okay]

LOVE AND PEACE!

[Vash was for a moment thinking maybe he had the wrong idea about Abel. He thought the priest would join in no problem. Nope! There he is! Vash laughs, why did he even doubt for a moment.]

HAHAHAHA! You're a natural at this! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[Time and a place. He's in a good mood today, why fight it?]

LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE!

I guess there's worse alarm clocks out there.

Aw, it's not that early. Don't tell me you're still sleeping in.

It's early enough! I was just making tea for the day when you started this. Give me a moment to get myself together.

Eh, fair enough. Although I was thinking of heading to the bakery to find an after breakfast snack if you haven't eaten yet.

[Birthday doughnuts are better with friends.]

I haven't, and I'm feeling a little lonely this morning, I could use the company. Meet you in the front of the Ice building? We can walk there together.

Sounds like a great idea to me. I'll meet you down there in a few minutes then? Or do you need time to finish your tea?

No, it's mostly gone.

I'll see you there!

I look forward to it. [He shuts his journal and heads down the stairs. He'll be waiting for Abel just outside the doors.]

[Oh. Oh man, Rudy remembers this well enough. ... He can't say it's a bad philosophy to live by, though. It's actually kind of nice to hear so much positivity for once.]

Y'know, prob'ly said it before, but those really are nice words to remember and live by. I think there's a lot of people here who could really use it too, but...

['... But do we really have to shout them?' Is what the boy is thinking.]

[RUDY! Did you forget your lesson last time?! This is not shouting as if no one could hear you! Vash is DISAPPOINTED!]

If that's true then say it with me now! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

( Sorry, just going to dissolve into giggles over here, Vash. No offense - the post is delightfully unexpected and…

Yes, she needs to laugh. )

[Good. His real hope had been to bring some smiles to those who needed it today. Even if she's not joining in, ~~yet~~, Vash is happy to hear the laughter.]

That's the spirit! Now say it along with me! You can do it! Love! And! Peace! Love! And! Peace!

Love and peace. ( She says it far more calmly, but her tone is warm. ) I want to see more of both.

Well, this is a really great way to start! Spreading the message and showing it as much as you can!

I'm doing the best I can with my family. I hope they can spread love and peace to others as well.

That's the perfect place to start! If you spread love to one person then they'll spread love to someone else and on and on it goes!

I wish I could believe the world is made out of love and peace. I'm...not sure I can.

But I won't give up.

As long as you don't give up, then you can believe. One day it will be here, we just need to keep working at it.

Hate to break it to you, but I think this world is made more of earth and water than love and peace.

[Yeah, that was a bit much even for Sokka.]

[Hope you're enjoying the screaming match between Aang and Zuko right now, Sokka. You're welcome.]

Hm, alright then! LOVE! AND! PEACE! AND EARTH! AND WATER! BUT MAINLY LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[Thanks. Not thanks.]

That's not how it works!

Sure it does! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! [He won't stop until Sokka joins in.]

[No, it does not work like that. Sokka actually hits the button as if to respond, but when he does... words... just don't really come out.]

But—

[That is perhaps the most well-executed, most idiotic defense of a point ever.]

Auuuugh.

[Book closed.

... though he's still going to check for a reply a moment later.]

[Checking for a reply. Well, welcome back to Vash still going on and on with his mantra.]

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[But you get to see his reaction anyway. Because dear god Vash what have you done to this household!? You monster.]

[Yeah, about that.] I think... the people in your house may be taking this a bit too seriously.

[Yes, yes, he is still checking. For reasons even he cannot fathom.]

You noticed, too, huh?

[Wait, how did he know? Were they that loud? Was it&mdash?]

They're broadcasting the ENTIRE THING!?!?!?

Y-yeah they are. You might want to let them know that.

Or... I could not do that... and just watch the fun from the safety of my room.

[However, it's getting louder and louder from Sokka's own journal.]

On second hand, I'm getting nothing done listening to this.

Just, make sure things end peacefully. That's kinda suppose to be the message.

Is there a deeper meaning to your message?

[Please explain, September does not know w t f.]

Yes! The deeper meaning is that you should be spreading love and peace! So say it with me!

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

I sincerely doubt any phrase I say will affect the world.

That's because it just starts with a phrase! You say it! Then you practice it too!

'Practice' it? How?

Be nice to others! Think happy thoughts and do good!

I do not behave cruelly without the goal of helping in the end.

Well, you shouldn't behave cruelly for any reason if you can avoid it.

I have tried.

Then all you need to do is keep trying!

[Kai really didn't want to show his face for this in case he met the guy in person, but he didn't think writing would get the point across. He could hear Aang from across the house already and Zuko's yelling wasn't helping at all. And dang it, he just wanted to read that book Jinora had given him!

Which meant he was adding to the yelling going on at the Avatar House.]

SHUT UP ALREADY! SOME OF US ARE TRYING TO READ AND YOU'RE NOT HELPING!

Take a break and join in! It's fun and the book will be there after!

[ Korra looks tired. Tired, and annoyed. Okay, mostly annoyed. ]

WHY are you yelling? Why is EVERYONE yelling? [ Yeah she can definitely hear everyone in the house screaming, either about peace and love or at the people yelling about peace and love. ] Listen, I like peace and love as much if not more than the next person, but what is yelling about it supposed to to?!

It makes people pay attention!

Yeah, I can see that! I'd say it's getting the attention of too many people!

Y-yeah, I must admit, people are taking this just a bit more seriously than I thought they would.

You think?!

[ Okay Korra, calm down. It wasn't this guy's fault everyone in the house was yelling. …Wait, ok, no, it totally was. ]

I'm sure there are plenty of other ways to spread "peace and love."

Yeah, there is, but this was suppose to be a fun way. You know? Have a bit of fun and blow off a little steam. [Key word: LITTLE.]

Some people don't know how to do "little."

[ And she looks pointedly at the screen, as if she is suspecting this guy of THAT VERY THING. ]

People yelling isn't fun, anyway! There are better ways to have fun.

[And Korra would be one hundred percent right.] Yelling can be fun for some! And a great way to release stress! Everyone should let off a little steam now and then with a good shout!

It's not helping my stress at all!

[ The annoyance fades a little into a sigh. ]

Whatever. I guess if it helps some people. [ Although she doesn't sound happy about it. ] Everyone's differently. Just because I'd rather hit something than yell at it doesn't mean that helps everyone.

True. I guess I sort of assumed that the people who don't release stress by shouting now and could just... you know... ignore it?

Ignore it? You heard the noise in my house. You wanted me to ignore THAT?

Y-yeah, I didn't think it would get any louder than what I started it on. Sorry about that.

[ Him apologizing was making it a LITTLE more difficult to stay mad. Korra lets on a huff of air. ]

You started on pretty loud too, you know. [ But she shakes her head. ] Do you do this often?

Yeah, but it was all for fun. Not for... arguing.

And what would you consider often?

Too late for that, pal.

And "often" is any time more than once. Basically what I'm asking is, should I expect this to happen again? Should I get ready for it? Get some earplugs?

More than once? Yeah, better grab some earplugs! But don't worry, I don't do this that often! Just a normal once a week!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[He breaks out in mad laughter at his own joke. Or is it a joke?]

Can't you keep your weekly outbursts to yourself, then? I am trying to figure out how to keep everything peaceful here, and it's not really helping.

[ She's totally all for love and peace and yelling and things in general, but through the journal where her angry housemates could see it was looking like a bad idea. ]

[Vash chuckles, but not with much humor.] Heh, ah, yeah. Good luck with that. Do you think you'd like some help?

[Hint: You don't want his help.]

Depends on what kind of help.

[ Look, she knows it's probably a bad idea. But she can't help but wonder. If it involves more yelling she is slamming this journal shut, though. ]

Well, from the sounds of it, looks like your house may need some hugs!

[ And she can't help but laugh at that. The thought of this guy hugging Zuko and Kai until they stopped fighting was just too good. ]

You know what? If that works, I will never complain about you yelling ever again.

Right, tell me how that goes! [What? Did you think HE was going to put himself at risk of being set on fire?!]

What?! No way!

[ And just like that she completely switches feelings on this plan. ]

What are you saying, you want me to just grab everyone in a huge group hug? Hug our feelings out?

Yeah! It might work! ...probably.

[ Flatly, ] Your confidence is very reassuring.

[ But then she sighs. ] Still better than any idea I have, but I hope you don't mind if I don't use it.

But it's better than no plan! You should try it!

[Minako can't help but laugh at this. But hey, if it makes the guy happy... she will do it!]

LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE!

[Just what he had been hoping to hear. Vash laughs happily along with her.] That's the spirit! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE!

[What can she say? It's like shouting something during a concert.] HEY now! Don't forget laughter and ice cream too!

[Vash laughs happily at her suggestion.] Of course not! But it will get pretty wordy and harder to say if I add in all the good things about life!

That's why people would put it into a song you know. The inspiring words of lyrics!

Yeah? Hmm, but I don't have much of a singing voice. I know! You should write and sing a song! I bet you have an amazing singing voice!

Stop! It's not that amazing! [YES IT IS MINA. You're making excuses!] Sure I've written songs before about love but it was all for projects. School projects!

Still more practice than me! If you wrote something I'd sing it with you!

[Vash, you're lucky it's not video, because Minako is actually considering this. Not to mention helping others is her motto too.]

Okay! You got me reeled in like a worm. [Wrong saying Minako.] We'll need to get together to work on this, just, you know-- to make sure we're on the same page.

Hanging out with a pretty lady? To write a song about love and peace? I think I could handle that.

Good, because there's a lot of love from this pretty lady. I'm Minako Aino from Earth, I come in peace.

And I'm Vash! A hunter of peace, one who chases the elusive mayfly known as love from the planet Gunsmoke.

There's seriously a planet with that name? Or are you pulling my arm?

I wish I was. To be honest, I think it was just a joke at start and it somehow stuck.

Wow sounds like it's a wild west version with guns, wanted posters, and steam trains.

Like- [And then comes her impression of a cowboy, or cowgirl.] Yee-HA!

Well, sand steamers, but they work pretty much the same way! So you could say that it is a wild west version I guess, because we have all those things!

[Someone sounds mildly adapted to it.] Wow, you don't say. That explains a lot.

Hm? It does? What does it explain?

The wild west can still be dangerous. Which is why a masked man riding a horse will save those poor souls which will restore it's love and peaceful glory once in for all.

Ooh... okay. Well, we don't really have horses where I'm from or masked men.

Maybe we can talk about our planets while writing that song. We can get together whenever you're free.

Sounds like fun! I have a shift at Seventh Heaven in a couple hours, but maybe after that or in a couple days?

Hate to pressure you after work so... You got my journal thing. Give me a call anytime when you feel free.

Sounds great. I'll give you a call in a couple days then!

[Jeb's been down in the dumps for the past couple of days, with his roommate--whom he viewed as a brother--going back home and all, but when he hears Vash's post, he can't help but smile. It's nice to see someone else share similar ideals to the ones he's tried so hard to hold onto.]

Love and peace! [He even claps his hands lightly as he says it, trying to start a rhythm.] Love and peace! Love and peace!

[Finally! Someone gets that this was suppose to be having fun! Not a screaming match. Okay, partly a screaming match, because that can be fun! So long as it's fun and not all serious.

Vash grins like a madman and starts speaking in rhythm to match her clapping. Even stopping the hand motion to clap along.] Love! And! Peace! Love! And! Peace!

[He laughs a little, clapping a little louder.]

Love! And peace! Love and peace! Love! And! Peace!

[This is actually fun!]

[Vash joins in with gusto. Continuing to clap along, but shouting to be heard over the clapping.]

LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE! LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[While he doesn't shout himself, Jeb does raise his voice a little as he keeps clapping along.]

Love! And! Peace! Love and peace!

Love! And! Peace! Love and peace!

... does love and peace have to be quite so loud?

Of course! To make sure you can hear me!

I think I probably could've heard you if my journal were in the next room over.

Great! That means others who were in a different room from their journal could hear it too and feel happy! [Yes.. happy. That's TOTALLY what they must be feeling.]

I'm not sure happy would be what they'd be feeling if they got disturbed by something that's loud enough to be heard in another room...

Well of course they would! Otherwise they might feel left out if they missed it!

You could always put up posters around the village or something. That wouldn't disturb anyone.

Good idea! I should do that between shouts! I can't yell into the journal everyday or my voice would get horse!

Yeah, wouldn't that be terrible...

I know! How would I spread the message otherwise?!

So, um, what made you decide to spread the message today? Did something special happen?

It just seemed like a good time! It's been too long since the last time a message of love and peace was spread!

Now that you mention it, it is probably a good idea to remind people about it after the draft and those missions and everything else.

[He's slowly warming up to the idea!]

Exactly! Sometimes it's important to let out stress by screaming about GOOD things!

Like...

[And here he clears his throat.]

LOVE AND PEACE!

[It may be hard to believe, but Vash's face and tone manages to perk up even more as Emil chants.]

Heyyyyy! That's the spirit!

LOVE! AND! PEACE!

LOVE AND PEACE!

[Okay, this is actually kind of fun now that he's giving it a try for himself.]

LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE! LOVE AND PEACE!

[Emil laughs.]

You know, we could still make posters anyway, just to remind people who might not have heard this.

Right! You get right on that! Let me know when you're done! [He'll leave the hard work to Emil.]

Wait, why me?

[HE DID NOT AGREE TO THIS...]

Well, it was your idea.

I didn't mean it like that...

Let me know when you get the first draft done! I'll be waiting~~

[And with that singsong answer Vash shuts his journal before Emil can refuse the offer.]

[Sob. Looks like he's going to be making those posters whether he wants to or not.]

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