He is not perfect, Vash. But he is very much loved, as a brother should be.

You still need to be yourself to do that, because I'm not sure he loves himself much more than we love ourselves.

And... many have tried that. I have things to finish now, however. And I promised Tessla I'm not going to leave. She deserves that I keep my promise more than anyone.

[ Vash's voice doesn't change, gentle and reasonable. Vash's smile doesn't change, gentle and unwavering. Vash's motions don't change, gentle and thorough.

But if those snakes reach for him, the other Vash will find out just how much he's practiced as he promised Knives, precise small black holes swallowing the tips, as many times as attacks come. ]