[ it wasn't meant as an insult, merely a statement of fact. Vash is brushing bloodied hair out of Wolfwood's face, memorizing each line of his expression. ]

A person remembers. A person knows more than the place he's been assigned. A person. Aspires, rather than acquiesces.

[ Another small sigh. Then he looks back up. ]

And, more than that, you're Vash. I think that will mean something to you again.