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[shadowdive]

Private call to Ven

[Vanitas looks rather pleased, despite trying to obviously not smile at the camera.]

Ventus, I got your package today. Carriers apologized about it being late.. [Pausing a moment, he lets out a sighed breath, a small smile creeping onto his face anyway.] It looks good.



[There's a moment with purple streaking across the screen, paws hitting the Gear and unlocking it for the rest of the network to see; Vanitas petting a very affectionate Purrloin on his shoulder with a red ribbon tied around the kitty's neck, smiling a bit more openly.]

Nitas, don't jump up like that. I was done talking anyway.. impatient.

[Turning his attention back to the Gear, he clears his throat.]

Thanks, Ventus.

[.... o o p s, he didn't know the call unlocked. Well, either way, he's hanging up now, so the feed clicks off.]

Comments

[shadowdive]

[He's caught on by now that his smiling was available for the whole network to see, so he's scowling when he answers.] Keep saying nothing. [IT'S REALLY HARD TO BE INTIMIDATING WITH A CUTE KITTY ON HIS SHOULDERS. Nitas is taking the opportunity of new faces on the screen to run up to it each time and purr, smearing her nose against it and leaving little streaks.]

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[shadowdive]

I haven't had her fight anything yet since I think she just hatched today. [Kitty's going to put her butt in the way of the gear now though, trying to rub her face on her trainers. Enjoy some cat butt, Ven.]

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[machinamonkey]

[Aaaah he's so cute]

Why is it weird?

[shadowdive]

No. [Stepping in further and giving a solid little push in the chest with the end of the weapon, Vanitas still growls.. even his ears are red though.] Take back your words.

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[ex_aeroga402]

[Ven doesn't mind]

Just today, huh? She's really sweet on you.

[That is one smitten kitten you've got there, Vanitas]

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[shadowdive]

It just is, okay?! [His face has a hint of red in the cheeks, stubbornly turning his head away.] I never smiled before coming here.

[usedshooshpap]

[ Karkat pushes away the keyblade with a huff. ]

Cut it out, god.

[shadowdive]

Then take back what you said. [He does pull the keyblade back, but Vani still looks thoroughly embarrassed. Let's not talk about my smile, k, I don't know how to react to compliments.]

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[shadowdive]

She does this to Karkat too, since he hatched her.. [Leans to look at the screen, NOPE. Nitas is going to move in the way again :>]

[newberktown]

[Hiccup complies, continuing to be silent, and simply setting his gear down on the counter so he can prop his chin on a hand. He wouldn't really know what to say, anyway.

With the slightly different view, the Swablu egg in his lap is a little more visible.]

[shadowdive]

[Clearing his throat, Vanitas takes a few more minutes to regain his composure.] ... How is the egg doing?

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[ex_aeroga402]

[Oho, so she's from Vanitas' buddy with the funny lingo. Ven's glad they're getting along so well, though darkstuff doesn't seem to be having troubles in that department]

Should teach her Return, someday. Since she likes you so much already I bet she'd put it to good use.

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[machinamonkey]

Really?

[And now she's sad]

[usedshooshpap]

There's no reason to take back what I said.

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[shadowdive]

[He's found a few people who can put up with him better than most.]

Return? [Nope, never saw this TM.]

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[shadowdive]

Yes, really. [Pausing, ngfkgfj what is that face for.] Don't make that sort of face. It's not something to worry about.

[shadowdive]

Yes there is. Take it back. [It's grumbled out, thinking quietly.] I don't understand how to take that. [Being complimented.]

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[ex_aeroga402]

[Natually lightstuff is quite happy for him. Having friends is the best]

Yeah, it's a move that gets more powerful the stronger your bond is.

[Ven thinks it's the coolest type of attack ever. It's like D-links or something]

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[machinamonkey]

But what kind of place doesn't let people smile? That's just wrong.

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[shadowdive]

I see. [......... Yeah, it does sound like a D-link. Even if the only one he had was with Ventus and it was forced on him.] Was it a TM then?

[usedshooshpap]

People like your smile. Just deal with it.

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[shadowdive]

It wasn't a place, I just had no reason to smile.

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[machinamonkey]

....that's even worse.

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[ex_aeroga402]

[Noncon, Vanitas. That was noncon]

Yep! I'll keep an eye out for it next time I hit a store.

[shadowdive]

[Making something of a frowned face that is.. struggling in a smile. FEELINGS WHAT DO I DO WITH YOU Nhghghga;dljkjkhf] Why would they?