[he was here the entire time??? Vash is never a creepy old man, just a sad, sad child who needs. who needs....well, Livio isn't quite sure, not always. Vash's mouth says one thing but his eyes always say another.

he keeps his hands gently, gently on his shoulders, soft enough to shrug out of the bigger man's hold if he wants.]

It's okay. If Melanie's with them, even a worm doesn't stand a chance. We can take a few minutes to just breathe. You shoulda come out, [said lightly] the kids love seeing you.