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[fulmination]

Another week, another curse and it appears Vatheon continues to keep its poor sense of humor. I don't quite appreciate having my alchemy taken away like this and left with other abilities that I don't know how to control.

Selim, meet me near the forest; there's something I need to discuss with you. Do take care of yourselves this week, Vatheonites, and if anyone has seen Vanitas around I'd appreciate it if you let him know I'm looking for him in case he doesn't pick up his SFC.

_{[And. You know. Messing up the apartment with his new tricks might not be the best idea considering the damage it can do. He knows what can happen first hand all too well.]}

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[halfhearted]

[Just going to sulk in his own way. Why was Kimblee even wasting a potion on him and wanted to waste more later?]

It's fine. I'm a fast healer.

[And he's going to mess with the antenna now. Look, there are three now!]

[fulmination]

Vanitas. Just work with me here. ...Please.

_{[He'll fuss with fixing his hair later.]}

I could always bring you to the coral, too.

[halfhearted]

You're worrying too much. Hand?

[And he's holding out his hand with his palm up. Almost like asking for a dog to shake.]

You can change the bandage before we go to bed. And scope out all the other lumps and bruises I might have. [Since they were out in public.] I won't fight it.

[fulmination]

_{[Slipping his hand into Vani's and giving him a small squeeze.]}

You're an idiot, you know.

[halfhearted]

Not like I decided to go out and hurt myself.

[Rolling his eyes before bringing the hand to his mouth. Looking at Kimblee, then the hand, then Kimblee again before giving it a testing lick. He can taste still at least.]

I fell down the stairs, while teaching myself to gauge with just my sight.

[That is where the bruises are from. Not a fight. Not him doing something dumb-

Well okay. Trying to reteach himself movement without being able to feel alone was dumb, but it's how he was raised. He had to train and try to make up for the stupid handicap.]

I...what did you lose?

[fulmination]

Maybe I should put you in bubblewrap for the week.

<sub>[A beat, then he lifts his other hand up to lightly clap his hands together and--

Nothing. No crackle, no glow, nothing.]</sub>

...I lost that and gained the abilities of a homunculus from my world.

[halfhearted]

I would be playing with it the whole time. As would you.

[And moving his hand to put it around him. Even if he can't feel it, he can smell the other.]

We should have picked you up a gun before this happened...

[It might not be safe!

Moving in close to place his ear against his chest. He can hear him. It was starting to actually calm him down.]

...I got a new piece of heart. It's whole. I can't make Unversed. It doesn't hurt and the pain is ebbing away.

[It's going to be a bitch when he loses it again :<]

[fulmination]

A gun would be useless with these shadows, Vanitas. If they're anything like his, they can cut through metal like a hot knife going through butter.

<sub>[He leans into him a bit, the shadows moving to circle both himself and Vanitas on the ground. At least there's no signs of any teeth yet.

But then when Vanitas mentions his heart, he curls his arms around him and pulls him closer.]</sub>

And in return you lost your sense of touch--I'm beginning to think Vatheon enjoys toying with us.

[halfhearted]

I meant against others. I don't want you try hurting them. They are part of you for a week. You might feel it.

[He knows Kimbutt isn't happy about them, but... they are him. Vanitas was watching them again.] Maybe keeping me close would help you.

[He doesn't feel the whole being pulled closer and doesn't quite notice it until he looked up. Hello.]

It wouldn't be the first.

[fulmination]

Step on one. ...We'll find out that way. I didn't ask Pride the exact details as to how they worked.

_{[And that can either mean back home or here.]}

...Then I suppose we should find a way for you to enjoy it while it lasts.

[halfhearted]

[And he will. Without hesitation. Look. He's on your shadow!]

Like this?

[Oh. Enjoying it, huh?]

I can still taste. Sure that could be put to creative uses. [A beat.]> You could make me waffles in the morning.

[fulmination]

_{[And hey! He doesn't really feel anything! The shadow isn't really sure how to take that, though. It's just going to squirm a bit and slip out from under his feet and follows Kimblee's subconscious to wrap themselves around his ankles.]}

Waffles with extra strawberries on top?

[halfhearted]

I think they are just as clingy as their owner.

[Closing his eyes and just getting settled. It's weird, but he trusts the alchemist enough.]

And whipped cream.

[fulmination]

It's harder than you think trying to keep them from squeezing you too tight.

_{[Glancing over his shoulder before he presses a small kiss to the top of his head. It's probably moot since he couldn't feel it, but...]}

And powdered sugar, I suppose?

[halfhearted]

I wouldn't feel it.

[and then he'll stretch out and then open his eyes to lean back. Looking at Kimblee carefully.]

Now you're getting it. Might as well drizzle on chocolate as well.

[Bumping his forehead against the other]

Staying out here?

[fulmination]

Still.

_{[Vanitas don't blame him if you get a stomach ache.]}

Is there anywhere you wanted to go?

[halfhearted]

[He hasn't had one yet. Making a face at the offer to go some where.]

Not like this. I'm still figuring out how to move right.