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Vanitas swallowed the growl in his throat. He didn't want to admit it, but she was right. He used to think that his negativity came from the simple fact that he was Darkness, negativity incarnate. But if that was true, why did Luxu and Ava smile and experience genuine happiness?

"Okay.." he whispered. "How do I...How do I fix it?"

"Or you're emotionally stunted because of the fucking old man."

She refused to look at him. Xehanort had done so damage to so many people. She took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry if that sounds awful, but there is a chance. Xehanort...by the Seven the old man fucking sucked ass."

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Birdwatching Sentences

(Sentences for muses who are interested in birds. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I'm starting to think you have a little too much time on your hands."

"Sure, you start with birdwatching, but what's next? Trainspotting? Stamp collecting?"

"What's the point in birdwatching if all the birds I want to watch are missing in action?"

"Why didn't tell me you were interested in this?"

"Somehow, I'm not surprised that you have a hobby like this."

"That's fascinating! How do you know so much about this?"

"Come on! It's just a little further to the spot I was talking about!"

"Actually, I hate birds."

"How much longer do we have have to wait?"

"Are there birds here?"

"So, this is how you like to have fun?"

"I didn't think you could get any more boring, and yet here we are."

"Are you a bird fancier too?"

"Do you like birds?"

"You've actually spent money on this?"

"There's just something about birds. The way they fly free, you know?"

"This is so boring! Can't we do something more interesting?"

"Stop moving! You'll scare them off!"

"I'm cold and I'm wet; let's go back inside."

"You watch birds? What do you like about them?"

"Look at the photo I took!"

"Did you hear that? I think there's an owl outside!"

"Look, it's nice that you have a hobby, but I really don't care to hear about this."

"Did you see it? A bird! Some kind of bird!"

"Which one is your favourite?"

"What do you know about birds?"

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"Did you tangle with a True Darkness or something?" Vanitas mumbled to himself before realizing that sounded like a genuine question. "Don't answer that."

Vanitas tried to make sure Vincent stayed well away from his work. He tried to sense any darkness on the bag. Not likely since they'd have to escape through a Corridor. Maybe an animal of some kind?

But it had to be smart too. Smart enough to leave him where help could get him. This was confusing to say the least.

Nodding Vincent did as he was told. All the while still watching Vanitas.

As for the notes, well there was no reports of Corridors of Darkness being spotted in the area nor of any gummi ships. He had been found in the morning still warm so whoever had left him at the gate had to have done it during the early morning guard switch. Yet no reports of any usual activity minus a shop door refusing to open were available.

As for the brunette's medical file so far he seemed to be completely human and in adequate health. No broken bones or serious wounds.

What remained of his personal affects besides the torn and damaged clothes on his back was a shredded shoulder bag. The bottom completely ripped out by something with sharp claws.

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just found this out today!

Happy birthday Haley Joel Osment!

love your work as Sora, but love you as Vanitas even more!

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"What am I afraid of? Humans. Your kind tends to kill what scares it. I'm not too keen on dying."

"What are you so afraid of?" He asked.

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"You saw nothing," Vanitas said again, his hands returning from metal claws and tail shrinking away. "You didn't see anything out of the ordinary."

His voice was more like a warning than a command. "I never turned into a monster. And you never saw it. Deal?"

"you're imagining things."

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"I didn't imagine shit. I know what I saw."

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"Mn," he hummed and nodded. "Unversed are created from negativity. Heartless are made from darkness. Darkness can be kept at bay through the light, but negativity will always remain."

"S-Sorry." She looked away. It was his opinion, but she didn't want to disagree with him being scared of how he would react. "R-Really?"

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Vanitas effortlessly caught the pillow and tossed it to the end of Kairi's bed. Turning back to her, the look in his eyes remained dull and unimpressed.

"You know that wouldn't have done anything, right?" he asked, putting a hand on his hip. A hand that was noticeably covered in...something. Something black, sticky, and had the consistency of tar. That substance also smeared the side of his mouth.

"Gotta say, Princess," he continued. "These nightmare creatures aren't anything like the Heartless and Nobodies I'm used to." He wiped his claw-like fingers on the skirt around his waist attached to his darksuit. "Had to use my teeth for once."

He stretched out his arms and moved to sit on the floor. "Be grateful I can still get rid of them. It's been a few years. Now, tell me, what was the actual nightmare about? Stress of the day? Locked away memory? A scary movie clawed its way into your head?"

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He'd heard of Roxas. Never spoke to him. Didn't quite like him. "I'm good at hitting people," he reasoned. "I'm practically an expert. And I'm good at stealing too." Maybe he would be good at this game. He'd have to try it at some point.

Van snickered. "No, not like that, silly!" she replied. "It's a tournament. You basically just hit people with bats and collect balls. Whoever has the most wins." She sighed. "I've beaten him in like, one match, but that guy's good. And don't even get me started with Roxas."

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Vanitas wasn't dumb and could tell her strategy from a mile away. He placed his X in the bottom left corner.

"They don't climb all over you," he mumbled, voice still raspy. "They like warm bodies. You're not warm enough for them."

He slid the paper back over.

Van smirked. "There's that blunt attitude--wait what?" She looked down at her body in confusion. "Is my body temp that low? I had no clue. How could ya tell?" she asked in genuine curiosity. She grabbed the paper back and quickly drew an O in the middle left square.

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"The Master of Masters had a high social position," Vanitas explained. "Of course Power would choose him! Do you think yourself a better vessel? Nonsense. You'd lose yourself."

He let slip the information that Power might have fully taken over the Master of Masters. Of course this was done on purpose. It could potentially deter her from seeking them out.

If there was anything he learned from human horror movies, it was that they hated being possessed.

"Unfortunately. They could've found a much more worthy vessel than that man and his parlor tricks."

She rolled her eyes at the mention of his powers.

"If only he knew what REAL magic was."

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Anti-honesty hour. Ask my muse a question and they will respond with a blatant lie.

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List of disorders and mental illnesses Vanitas has

Depression

Social anxiety

PTSD

BPD

Generalized anxiety disorder

Insomnia

ADHD

Autism

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