[ At any point they might be interrupted by his idiot brother, hmmm? Very well. If the collective consciousness of their sisters brought him here just in the right time and place to meet his younger self, then they must want him protected. Vash wouldn't hurt a child with violence, but there's no telling what foolishness he might poison young ears with.

Knives will have to work quickly. ]

No, my energy remains unspent. That is what the darkening of our hair indicates -- that we are nearing the end of our lives and have burned through the energy that sustains us.

[ Yes, young one. That means that the older Vash was dying. ]

Our brother is very unwell, and has been for some time. That is, perhaps, why I have been brought here, so that together you and I may ensure the well being of your brother.