[ Minding your own business at the temple is hard today. Or this entire week. Somehow, someway, Roxana gets hit a flying flower arrangement. It's so unexpected she actually goes down. ]
vax manages to duck a ghost and therefore misses this, but he does turn the second this incredibly hot vampire lady lady gets beefed with the flowers. he's a nice boy, which means when she speaks up, he comes over, weaving out of the way of a flying flower wreath and offering his hand. ]
[ She waves a hand to indicate she's fine, takes his hand to get back to her feet, and immediately releases it. ]
I'm fine, thank you. I should have been paying more attention. I suppose I was too focused on trying to find out why they're acting like it'll be someone's funeral.
vax has never been to a true wedding before but they are probably supposed to be romantic?? or something?? he would probably like a goth wedding but actually keyleth wouldn't so no he wouldn't. ]
but with a snort, vax says, affectionately: ] She's something. [ because he loves his sister but he can't just admit that she's wise who would do that!!! who would ever!!!
and glancing back at the ghosts when she does, he makes a bit of a face. ]
vax is here! he's checking out cool goth clothes tm. or maybe holding clothes for roxana to try on? he's good for that. at the first question, he looks up. ]
...Probably. Think you can steal anything that's not nailed down, really.
[ don't ask the rogue about stealing things. he's amused, mouth quirked up, but - ah. the second question catches him a bit more off guard, and the amusement fades very quickly. ]
...And.... I dunno. I think so.
[ vax reaches up and scrubs a hand over his face. ] Fucked that one up proper, didn't we. [ we here meaning percy and him obvs ]
I don't like the implications of so many of you disappearing like that all at once. I don't know what it means, but if it's because of the Prism reacting somehow... I don't see how this is supposed to make us complacent.
I didn't want the shoe dropping like this. I'm still sorry it had to begin with you in the fray even if you'd prefer it be you.
[ What a good resting Vax. Roxana is here to grab some painkillers. Every trial is going to make her head ache, she can tell now.
She's seated on one of the empty beds. ]
The latter. I'd prefer coming out with multiple solutions I don't need than feeling powerless and helpless. After what you experienced in the tunnel last week, it wasn't a shock, but it doesn't make it any less sickening.
[ he is being a good boy for once in his life! and roxana is totally valid. ]
Mm. [ the noise is quietly agreeing. ]
...The two of them - I know they're not, but just talking to them - they're just kids. [ especially ryunosuke, who just seemed so wide eyed. a kid, a fucking lawyer, not a combatant. to be chased down by his best friend like that... ] ...'ve got too many fucking kids here for this to be happening.
[ She saw how he tried to protect Meteion, whose high empathy she worries about as well. If things only continue to escalate, she worries what that'll do and how she'll change. ]
I wish there were a way to turn the Prism upside down all at once. I don't mind playing long games, but I don't think we can afford that here.
[ it's a little bit embarrassing to be called out like that so immediately, but it's not like he's ashamed of it. vax has always had a soft spot for kids - it's the older brother in him - so he just nods a little, ducking his head. ]
I've got the ability to, sometimes. Usually. [ he gestures at himself a little bit with some humor, because he's not doing much right now. ] ... but I'm with you. Rather just find whatever's at the root of it and chase it out. Can't say I'm much of a detective.
[ one day my schedule will line up with ara enough that we can tag more often (that day is always in the summer)
anyway here is vax! he's up on the roof after all of that, because of course he is, like a broody birdy. sitting on the railing, he glances back when he hears footsteps, though, and gives roxana a little nod. ]
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