[Voice]

[goldenglasses]

[The video feed starts up mid afternoon with Vash grinning into the camera. For those good at picking up differences in smiles there's a huge difference in Vash's today. You thought he was happy before by the way he smiled and acted? Well, now he's beaming because he's finally, truly happy. He's no longer just pretending and the reason will be pretty clear as he finishes setting up the camera so he can sit on his couch with a small boy on his lap.]

Hello, Luceti! [He nearly shouts the greeting. Hardly able to contain how happy he is.] Your local Vash the Stampede wanting to apologize for missing out on work and not being around. I'll be back at Azalea and Seventh Heaven soon! I've just been a bit busy! [He grins and bounces his leg to make the boy on his leg bounce slightly.] Right Noah?

[The boy nods, but stays quiet.] But we also have an important message as well! Ready, Noah? Just as I showed you, okay?

[Noah prepares by holding up his arm and looking up at Vash for confirmation as Vash clears his throat 'dramatically'.]

This world is made of- LOVE! AND! PEACE!

[As Vash shouts his message he and Noah both pump their arms back and forth. Vash more confidant and Noah a bit hesitant, but with a smile on his face. Back and forth they go as Vash continues to say the mantra. Fingers spread in a V shape when their arms are pulled back then the fingers cross together as the arms are pumped forward. Noah doesn't join with the shouting, but he seems to be having some fun with the arm movements.]

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

[And somewhere in the background, for those who can hear past the screaming, may be a priest shouting about not using his son to spread propaganda.]

Comments

[deathsdoctor]

[Quiet for a second! By the seas, it's a miracle!]

On second thought, maybe now since there is Peace, I'm feeling more the Love.

Congratulations on getting Noah back. I'm glad he's back where he should be, with his family.

[Plunking a teddy bear in front of Vash's face.]

If he's not here, would you give this to him.

[goldenglasses]

[Vash just glares and points to Wolfwood's bedroom where the priest had retreated while Vash was being loud. Law can give Noah the teddy bear himself if he'd like. Right now Vash had some duct tape to try to get off of his mouth.

Slowly he pics at a corner. Wincing and generally acting like a big baby about it.] MoMF!

[deathsdoctor]

Thank you.

[Picking up the teddy and padding off to knock on Wolfwood's door and looking a little amused.

It's just tape, Vash. Geez.]

[goldenglasses]

[It's not just tape. It's DUCT tape. That stuff is super sticky and painful to peel off. So while Law takes a minute to visit Woflwood and Noah, Vash will be visiting the bathroom to try to soak the thing off.

You can tell when he starts to get closer when the yelps of started pain grow less and less muffled.]

[deathsdoctor]

[So he can. Well... he's bought a little peace for your preacher-bro and his son in the meantime.

Seas, he got so big. And starting to talk too. Damnit, he remembered how small he was when he delivered him. It's amazing to see his growth.

He'll be waiting outside when you get through the production of getting the tape off. It's just like a bandaid, Vash, one pull and it's over and done with.]

[goldenglasses]

[A one rip is what a real man would do. While Vash know full well he could he has always preferred playing playing at the weak idiot. So he yelps, cries, and whimpers in the bathroom. Also secretly hoping to make Law regret his nasty prank, but deep down knowing it was all probably for nothing.

He'll eventually come out. Hand rubbing a tender part of his face.] You could have just asked, you know. Or shut the journal.

[deathsdoctor]

[Law shrugs.] You wouldn't have stopped. You've never before. So what's the point?

Besides... I could still hear you even with the book closed. The sound filters through.

[goldenglasses]

What's so wrong with spreading a little love and peace. Even if a bit loudly now and then.

[deathsdoctor]

When it inspires people to feel less loving and peaceful? Plenty.

[... like the Avatar Household. REMEMBER THAT?]

[goldenglasses]

Aw, people need to learn to relax a little and learn how to think a little less now and then. [Although the way he says that doesn't sound he's taking what he's saying seriously.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Mmmhmm...

Yeah, you're getting a bit of look with raised eyebrows anyway.]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash ignores the look with a grin. Moving to flop down onto the couch. Long legs careful to step over a few of the toys he's picked up for Noah. The apartment has really gone through a major make over lately. Any scrap that use to be out for gun maintenance has been locked away. Beer cans and bottles are no where to be seen because there aren't any. His snow glob collection has been moved to higher shelf and there are toddler toys scattered here and there. Not to mention the covers on plugs, coffee tables with their corners padded, and child locks on cupboards. Someone was taking their new responsibility very seriously.]

So, have you been finding things very different since coming back?

[deathsdoctor]

[That gets somewhat of an uncertain look.]

Yes and no.

[goldenglasses]

[Vash smiles, understanding that look and response very well.] Yeah, me too. Some big changes and other things have stayed the same.

[Yet he can't stop grinning like a fool. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't ecstatic with the changes.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Except...

Law's not smiling. Funny that.]

I suppose that's true for everyone.

[goldenglasses]

[Vash doesn't expect anyone to smile about the differences as much as him. It's not everyday someone gets a child returned to them.]

Think we did the right thing? [He wants to ask someone who isn't as bias as he currently is.]

[deathsdoctor]

[More uncertainty.]

I don't know. Yes the War never happened, but...

[goldenglasses]

Oh man, I hate buts... but?

[deathsdoctor]

There's going to be a price for all this eventually.

[His lips thin.]

... we might already be seeing a little of it already.

[goldenglasses]

[Vash's eyes drift towards some of the toys on the floor. He can't help it. Already knowing what Law might be getting at, but when he speaks his voice sounds like he has no thought process to follow what Law's saying. He almost sounds bored and unconcerned.]

Yeah? You think so?

[deathsdoctor]

Yeah.

[goldenglasses]

Well, maybe it won't be so bad.

[deathsdoctor]

[Brow raise. You had to jinx us, DIDN'T YOU?] Let's hope optimism wins out.

[goldenglasses]

I hope so! It seems better so far at least! [He hasn't been able to stop smiling lately.]