[ Vanitas definitely has at least one hand he keeps bandaged at all times, and given that both he and the young boy share similar features, that is most certainly Vanitas' memory that Aether saw. His expression gives it away, too.
It's not a pleasant one.
He's silent as his eyes widen. His hand starts shaking. There's no doubt about it now, he'd seen Aether's memory, which means..
...
I don't think Aether's in any danger.
Noé's words ring in Vanitas' head. He remembers attacking Noé that night, out for his blood, and it was only his genuine care and affection for Noé that kept him from ending the other man's life. It was a choice that startled him, but one he doesn't regret. Now, though, when he's faced with Aether –
the instinctual voice inside him tells him to destroy him. Attack him while he's vulnerable. Vanitas can do it. He can end this, end his feelings once and for all... ]
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It's not a pleasant one.
He's silent as his eyes widen. His hand starts shaking. There's no doubt about it now, he'd seen Aether's memory, which means..
...
I don't think Aether's in any danger.
Noé's words ring in Vanitas' head. He remembers attacking Noé that night, out for his blood, and it was only his genuine care and affection for Noé that kept him from ending the other man's life. It was a choice that startled him, but one he doesn't regret. Now, though, when he's faced with Aether –
the instinctual voice inside him tells him to destroy him. Attack him while he's vulnerable. Vanitas can do it. He can end this, end his feelings once and for all... ]