[ vash really does need it, and he'll sit on the floor, carefully maneuvering nai to let him settle comfortably. and his smile quirks up at the way he eyes the books, knowing that they might not be nearly as interesting as those they had access to on the ship, but perhaps they may still entertain his brother.

a huff of laughter leaves him at the word that do come. ]

He rather is, isn't he? When I met him he was a hair's breadth from dying, as my version of him and I were traveling. I think it surprised him that he didn't... [ quiet, but deep sigh. ] He's been missing his Vash and I'm pretty sure his entire world since then.

[ ... beat.

another beat.

then nai gets softly poked in the side. ]

But also when you compare them to me and you and Rem, everyone would be strange.

[ his voice only cracks a little at the mention of her name. ]