[Does he really deserve this? The transformation, certainly. This is punishment for everything he's done wrong, especially to the people he's loved. But the kindness, the promise to never turn his back on Vash no matter what? That doesn't seem fair. All he's done is run from Wolfwood, abandon him the second things got hard. To receive unconditional support despite all of that... it chafes against Vash.]

I really don't deserve you.

[Maybe if he's lucky enough, Wolfwood won't hear it. Vash barely spoke above a whisper, so there's really no reason for Nick to suspect anything. He even makes sure to follow his words up with a toothy grin, all light and airy once more.]

All I know is that we're gonna have to be extra careful! Can't have these teeth chomping down on extra sensitive parts. Then you'll be the one growin' wings!