Netbook 002: Of Moons and Mommys and Bugges

[oleaeuropaea]

Hey, guys. It's Vash. If you haven't seen me around the Grove yet then... Surprise. I'm back.

I found... a few things out in the Forest. Or, adjacent to the Forest, I guess? There's a lighthouse out there, you see. I really really don't recommend going in it. There's someone in there that's been extremely Corrupted. I tried to talk him down, but about got killed in the process, so... haha! Don't do that.

But that sort of. Brings me to the first topic at hand. What progress have we made in curing Corruption. And, uh. What can I do to help with that? I don't want him to suffer any longer than he has. I want to help him if I can.

And... Uh. Secondly. Near the Lighthouse I found a statue. It was of a woman. She seemed really pretty, but really sad. Anyone recognize her?

[Beneath the message, anyone watching will see a relatively rough sketch start to take shape. When he finishes, he gets back to writing.]

She saved me. If I had to guess, she's a Guardian. I heard her voice and felt her around me. Cold, but not dangerous. Like a cold wind on a hot day, I guess? And she felt... sad, too.

I want to help her as well. Though I guess I really don't know where to begin with that. So uh. Any help you've got, I'm listening.

And, I guess. Uh.

Sorry for disappearing. Hope everyone's okay.

Comments

[oleaeuropaea]

[Hold on. Give him a minute. Did his heart just skip a beat? So many people tolerate him and his strange ideals. He doesn't think he's ever met someone who well and truly embodied them, however. He quickly underlines "Love and Peace," then draws their symbols near both words!]

That's my motto! That's how I live. I want to bring Love and Peace to the world, wherever I can.

[purevanillacookie]

[ The underline and symbols make him smile, and he draws his own opposite Vash's, enclosing the words. ]

Aha, I may be biased, my friend, but it is the perfect motto and way to live! To stretch out your hands to others, to ease their hardships, to use what you are graced with for the well-being of those around you. That is my path. Peace, healing, and harmony.

[oleaeuropaea]

Exactly. But also... not being afraid to fight back where and when you need to. Not to harm, but to prevent harm, and do as little damage along the way when you do.

[purevanillacookie]

Yes!

[ Vash can't see it but the sheep tail wiggles in glee. ]

I have fought my fair share of battles, protecting those from Leviathans and Monsters that would do them harm. To fight for the safety of others goes hand in hand with love. To love those around me, to fight for them and offer them safety... that is the greatest joy I know.

[oleaeuropaea]

You get it. You really get it.

[Picture it with a dreamy sigh. It's the kind of good, reassuring news that he needs after everything that's happened.]

[purevanillacookie]

I do. And my heart is glad to see you understand as well. I hope together we can continue bringing these ideals to those around us.

[ He will draw a heart around love and peace and their doodles. ]

[oleaeuropaea]

[Okay his heart really needs to stop doing that. Please.]

Thank you, Pure Vanilla.

[purevanillacookie]

There is no reason to thank me, but you are welcome, Vash. But I insist in return you take my thanks as well! Thank you, with all my heart.