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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.]

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[ Karkat snorts, rolling his eyes. ]

The makings of a master. That's the disqualification right there.

more cursing.. damnit karkles

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It's bullshit, honestly. [Flipping it around and offering it by the handle, Vanitas cracks a faint smile.] I shouldn't have it, but I do.

8D

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If Ventus does, then it only makes sense you do too, shit head.

[ even if Karkat is reaching out to take a hold of it. ]

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Only for that reason, am I capable of wielding one of these. Only for that reason. [Letting him take it, Vanitas just watches; he may be overprotective of that keyblade, but he means it when he says he trusts Karkat. That wooden replica is the only real.. "treasure" he has.]

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Not to bring up bad memories and shit, but even if your douchebag of a master saw that you didn't have the ability after splitting... I think the asshole would have given it to you anyway.

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[Quieting a little, Vanitas reaches for his bag and pulls out the second replica he has of the same weapon; this is the one that breaks easier.] Probably. He wanted me to make the X-blade, after all. [His tone had quieted as much as his expression, simply staring at the weapon in his hand.]

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[ pokes with the wooden toy. ]

Hey. I mean that you, personally, had all of the fucking makings or however that flowery bullshit goes.

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[Still looking down, he shakes his head a little but eventually looks up with a crooked smile.] Being here has made me wonder what it would have been like, had I not been raised by Master.

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I kind of wonder too. You know, being a human instead of a troll. I know there are a lot of fucking differences, but I don't know. It's weird.

[ Karkat looks at Vanitas, handing the thing back. ]

But it's kind of pointless to do that. You've got time now, idiot.

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[Taking back the replica weapon, he looks between the two before placing them carefully back into his bag, rolling his eyes.]

.. Yeah. I do. Now stop calling me an idiot. [Don't make me get the pillow again-]

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I call it like I see it, wiggler.

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Not a wiggler either. Use my name or that.. shortened version you say often enough. I don't like the other names. [Sticking his tongue out a bit, he's putting the bag on the floor and reaching for one foot; KK, are your toes ticklish? He's gonna find out if you keep that up.]

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[ he wears shoes, Vani. Good luck with getting them off of his feet. ]

Like what? Vanini?

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[He will do it.] .. Vanini? [Testing it himself, he's scrunching his face up in a hmm. Not sure if want..]

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[ there is still a Growlithe on Karkat's lap. ]

What about Van?

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[That dog will move if he throws a treat or something.]

What am I, a vehicle? [It's with a half chuckle.] I guess Vanini is fine. It's close enough to my name.

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Unless you give me a ride on your back, fuck no.

Vani is fine. Deal with it.

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If you're asking for a piggy back ride, you'll have to wait for my arm to heal.

Whatever. [He looks pleased anyway.]

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Like I'd even want one from you.

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Afraid I'd drop you? [Or throw you in a lake-]