autumn catch-all (open)

[unchainer]

WHO: Vanitas and you!
WHAT: Catch-all with open prompts
WHEN: Throughout autumn
WHERE: Various
WARNINGS: There will be eventual NSFW!

cruise ship - general.

[ Vanitas' designated date from the auction is Amber, and while he can't say he's having a bad time, there are moments in which he can be caught without her around the ship.

Sampling the wine is something he's not opposed to, and he may or may not be tipsy when someone approaches. He can also be found at the buffet, squinting at a dessert dish...that looks like Tarte Tatin?? Wow, he's going to scrutinize the hell out of it. It'd better be good. ]

chocolates.

[ He's not a fan of chocolate, especially if it's too sweet. He's got zero idea about the bonus effects, too, but while he's out in town square, he idly pops a piece into his mouth.

He grimaces a bit. Too sweet, too sweet – but he starts to realize something was terribly wrong with it when he sees the next person and instinctively approaches. And then, without warning, he will pick them up bridal style. (Effort will vary depending on the individual.)

He blinks down at whoever he's just scooped up. ]

...Huh?

[ And then he'll promptly drop them. Oops. ]

wildcard.

[ I am down for anything! Tasks, Bingo, etc.! ]

Comments

[archivists]

[ Has he ever caused Vanitas to fall so silent? Noé isn't sure. Actually, this conversation is so different from the ones they usually have and it's not just because of the topic. Maybe they really did a bit closer back on the hotel roof? ]

So... I get a man who's terrified because he might like someone.

[ At first, Noé considered using the heavier "L" word, but that would have been too much, probably. ]

A blushing man, I should add. [ His smile is soft, but he sighs a moment later. ] Are you scared that he likes you back or that he dislikes you? I can't tell.

[unchainer]

[ ... ]

That...that can't be it...

[ EXCEPT IT IS?? ]

He'd never...feel that way about someone like me. And I – it's not like I...

[archivists]

Maybe he likes challenges. [ Affectionately. ] What is his name anyway?

[ This question has been long due. Noé knows better than anyone that Vanitas is acquired taste, but he's just stubbornly denying himself some happiness right now and he won't allow that. ]

[unchainer]

That's not important.

[ He's dying over here. Noé will have to pry it out of him. ]

[archivists]

Vanitas...

[ Even when he's crushing on someone, Vanitas never makes things easy for him. ]

What if he confesses to you?

[unchainer]

He wouldn't. Things are awkward enough at home as is.

[ jk he won't have to pry it out of him after all ]

[archivists]

[ Oh. This must be serious if Vanitas made a slip like that. Or maybe... he wanted to tell Noé after all? ]

I have a few questions for you. When you look at Ae—him, does it feel like he's the only other person in the room?

[ Wait, they're living together, so Aether might be literally the only person in the room. ]

When you're out, that is.

[unchainer]

[ That was definitely a slip on his part. As for Noé's question, he thinks back to their date. ]

... Yes?

[archivists]

[ Oh my. Congratulations Vanitas on getting your first check on the Gaku's "Are you in love list". ]

Do you think about him when you're in bed? Is he the only person you can think of?

[ This is getting exciting...! ]

[unchainer]

[ Silence...

...and then a single nod. ]

[archivists]

Ah.

[ Noé can hold back that gasp as much as he'd rather not make any unnecessary noises. Vanitas seems to be very skittish right now. ]

Does he make you do things you never would have done before?

[unchainer]

[ He nods again, dead silent. Also dead on the inside, but that's not important. ]

[archivists]

[ While he has seen Vanitas like this once before, it also feels somewhat different. Noé isn't sure what makes it so, but he watches Vanitas in silence for a moment before asking another question: ]

Would you drop everything and go help him in the middle of the night if he was in danger?

[unchainer]

What are you trying to get at?

[ He's not answering anymore of these questions. ]

[archivists]

[ He still got three out of five, so that's pretty promising. Noé can't imagine Vanitas sharing this opinion, though. ]

You'll see when the time comes.

[unchainer]

Stop being so cryptic! That's supposed to be me, not you!

[ And yet, he's blushing madly. ]

[archivists]

Do you really want to know the answer?

[ It's hard not to show Vanitas a wide smile after asking that. ]

I might say something that will scare you.

[unchainer]

Out with it.

[ He has a bad feeling he knows what Noé's about to say, but they've gotten this far. It'll be more agonizing if he doesn't hear the answer. ]

[archivists]

These questions have been prepared by an expert.

[ Noé will always have high regard for Gaku. If Gaku has million number of fans he is one of them. If Gaku has ten fans he is one of them. If Gaku has only one fan and that is him. If Gaku has no fans, that means he is no more on earth. If the world is against Gaku, he is against the world. ]

You're falling in love, Vanitas.

[unchainer]

[archivists]

You got three out of five right...

[ Should he continue or give Vanitas a moment to accept his fate? ]

[unchainer]

Who came up with these questions?

[ Gaku is the real MVP. ]

[archivists]

What are you planning to do?

[ He has no idea what Vanitas can do when he's like this... ]

[unchainer]

I'm asking if your source is reputable.

[ He's not going to do anything...hopefully... ]

Who is it.

[archivists]

[ Do I really have to put that cursed metatext in Noé's mouth so Vanitas will believe that Gaku is legit... ]

He is.

[ Noé's still not sure if he should reveal that kind of information. ]

It's... oh, I should probably order something. I've been here for quite a while.