[hello?? that was a LONGass time ago, at least as far as livio can tell. he knows they've been here months, even if he isn't positive exactly how many. it feels like ages. he does feel pretty ridiculous for not noticing this whole time, but... they're here now, right?

he faces vash and lays his free hand on top of vash's, holding the independent's hand between his.]

Hey. You did the same for me... [his eyes wander shyly, settling on their hands.] Nick is... the best thing that ever happened to me. So... in a way, so're you. Thank you, Vash.