[Kaori is still confined to a bed there unfortunately, sore and in pain in some parts with her right arm in a sling. She's still upset that Vash took her here, and has been musing over what was going on with this group that she was dragged into it the past few days.
So sorry if she's noticeably jumpy, the girl is still paranoid about her current situation.]
[The first thing Wolfwood takes into consideration is how much older she is than when they'd met. Then again, in Luceti? Anything like that's possible. But at least she looked alright now. Much better than he was picturing, worst-case scenario.
The sound of footsteps, before he settles a few paces away from where she was. The voice should be familiar, if not from their one meeting, then from Legato's journal that night.]
[The girl jumps slightly, wide eyes turning to look where she heard Wolfwood's voice. It sounds familiar... A smile comes across her face as she remembers their talk from back then, how kind he'd been... despite being Human. That memory is keeping her from attempting to lash out at him like she did while being treated.
She gives a quick nod of confirmation, unable to speak much at the moment.]
[He's quiet for a moment, thinking carefully about what he should say. It's not like this was some simple issue. It spanned far back into the hot desert at home. And now it plagues Luceti, whether they like it or not, really.
He remains standing, hand in his pocket.]
I'm sorry. You got into a lot of danger because of us.
[Wolfwood wouldn't just mentally blame Vash, regardless of who Legato's main target is. He feels it's his role, too, to handle Legato. It's something else for him to carry.
[Her expression turns into confusion, taking in what little he said. As far as she knows she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Vash was the one who happened to come for her. You might have to elaborate more, Wolfwood.]
Legato... that man-he's from our world. He hates humanity, despite being a man himself... and he wants nothing more than to make Vash suffer and prove what he thinks is and always will be wrong.
Even if it means involving the people Vash cares about.
[She's okay with Legato hating humanity - she holds a grudge toward them too, and is almost sympathetic with him until the part with Vash is brought up. Having spikey suffer for his feelings? Not. Cool. Her expression turns into a frown, a touch of blush reaching it as she pointed toward herself.
You were attacked because you knew Vash. That's how he works. That's his method for trying make Vash change what he believes. By cutting down life and torturing as much as he can until there's some contentment from Vash's misery.
[That... was something she used to do, before her curse began to reel her in. Torturing until she was satisfied with the agony of her Human target. But it wasn't something she wanted to do forever.]
Ha... how... [She wanted to ask so many things, but was still horribly limited as she winced from the effort.]
[He's craving a cigarette like wow, but he's polite enough to wait until he leaves-instead, he gives her a quiet once-over. It was a lot to think about, really.]
When you get better and you want to know more, Vash will answer to you.
[The lack of answers make her frown again, especially since these two never give straight answers when it comes to some things. But if it's her right, like he says...
Besides, Vash was coming again later, right? So she nods again, accepting that answer for now.]
[...He can't tell if that smile made him more or less guilty, to be honest. He starts away toward the doors, eyes half-lidded in thought behind his glasses.]
So sorry if she's noticeably jumpy, the girl is still paranoid about her current situation.]
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The sound of footsteps, before he settles a few paces away from where she was. The voice should be familiar, if not from their one meeting, then from Legato's journal that night.]
...Kaori, right?
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She gives a quick nod of confirmation, unable to speak much at the moment.]
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He remains standing, hand in his pocket.]
I'm sorry. You got into a lot of danger because of us.
[Wolfwood wouldn't just mentally blame Vash, regardless of who Legato's main target is. He feels it's his role, too, to handle Legato. It's something else for him to carry.
So when this happens...]
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Legato... that man-he's from our world. He hates humanity, despite being a man himself... and he wants nothing more than to make Vash suffer and prove what he thinks is and always will be wrong.
Even if it means involving the people Vash cares about.
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Is that why I was attacked?]
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It's probably all he lives for, right now.
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Ha... how... [She wanted to ask so many things, but was still horribly limited as she winced from the effort.]
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When you get better and you want to know more, Vash will answer to you.
[a beat]
It's your right.
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Besides, Vash was coming again later, right? So she nods again, accepting that answer for now.]
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Get well soon, okay? I'm sure that spikey-headed idiot'll be by soon to check up on you. So rest up.
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Small gestures of kindness to make people happier, she hasn't forgotten.]
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