[He was a little surprised at the reaction that got, and he turned to stare at him for a minute, his own words replaying back in his mind. Was there something there? Had something happened in this Wolfwood's world to put him at odds with Home? It was such a strange thought. They had practically begun to see him as one of their own, after he'd helped save so many of them and they had come to associate him with being one of Vash's friends. Losing him had really upset Brad, and he was a tough cookie to crack.
Still, either way, it would be hard for him to get onto the ship without them noticing. They were still very particular about who could get on.]
I just mean...with all the confusion thats been happening, you look different enough, they might not know what to make of you. Everyone at the orphanage is on Home ship, so you'll have to meet them if you want to check up on everyone.
They'd be happy to see you, though. At least...they would have, back home. They missed...him. He was a friend to everyone on the ship, even after everything was said and done.
[He looked away again, sighing and refocusing on their path.]
I understand if you aren't comfortable, being associated with him, though. If it makes you feel better, I can check on Melanie and the kids and bring word back to you, so you don't have to see anyone.
[And he was quiet again, before a thought crossed his mind. Maybe not one that would be appreciated, but...Wolfwood deserved someplace safe, didn't he? He deserved a place he could go if he needed somewhere he wasn't in danger.]
...If you wanted it, though...I think they would let you stay. If it's like back home, I mean. He was always welcome there. You could have a home, there. A community. [Things Vash couldn't have, even if the offer had always been there for him. He was just as much a part of Home as Brad and Luida, they had seen him as one of their own. But it wasn't something he'd ever been able to accept, not with the dangers that continuously followed him around.]
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Still, either way, it would be hard for him to get onto the ship without them noticing. They were still very particular about who could get on.]
I just mean...with all the confusion thats been happening, you look different enough, they might not know what to make of you. Everyone at the orphanage is on Home ship, so you'll have to meet them if you want to check up on everyone.
They'd be happy to see you, though. At least...they would have, back home. They missed...him. He was a friend to everyone on the ship, even after everything was said and done.
[He looked away again, sighing and refocusing on their path.]
I understand if you aren't comfortable, being associated with him, though. If it makes you feel better, I can check on Melanie and the kids and bring word back to you, so you don't have to see anyone.
[And he was quiet again, before a thought crossed his mind. Maybe not one that would be appreciated, but...Wolfwood deserved someplace safe, didn't he? He deserved a place he could go if he needed somewhere he wasn't in danger.]
...If you wanted it, though...I think they would let you stay. If it's like back home, I mean. He was always welcome there. You could have a home, there. A community. [Things Vash couldn't have, even if the offer had always been there for him. He was just as much a part of Home as Brad and Luida, they had seen him as one of their own. But it wasn't something he'd ever been able to accept, not with the dangers that continuously followed him around.]