#𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 (Meryl)

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💭?

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Meloncholy clouds his smile as he thinks of her.

"Meryl is....She means so much to me. She's...a friend, she's my family, I...love her more than anything in this world."

"She makes me feel....Brighter, lighter. Like things will be okay, just because she says so with that stubborn little glint in her eyes...I'd do anything for her, I'd give her the world if I could"

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Oh, perfect.

Vash happily wriggles himself to be more comfortable, tucking Meryl's smaller body into his chest and purring so loud she can feel the vibrations, lanky limbs curled around her in a protective cage.

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redemption - muse a holds muse b’s face together and rests their forehead against them

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It's a quiet moment, peaceful and still. A rare treasure in his life.

They'd been winding down the evening with cards, Vash trying to teach Meryl how to cheat before they'd both given up with a bout of good natured giggling.

She was packing the deck away now, playing about with shuffling for a little first while Vash just watched her.

Overcome with a bout of affection, Vash wriggles up into her space, sitting himself between her legs and cupping her cheeks, tugging her face closer to lean in and press their foreheads together gently, just pausing there like that as a purr starts to rumble in his chest.

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“ tell  me  what  you  want. “

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His throat clicks around a dry swallow, eyes literally glowing with interest as he looks at her, a sheen of reflective light pulsing from the plant markings that have crept up his skin.

'Whatever you want' feels like a cop out, no matter how badly he wants to whisper it reverent into her skin, offer himself to her with blind devotion.

But she wants more from him, so he'll rephrase to get his way.

"...Your hands..." He whispers softly, leaning in to speak into her ear, against her soft skin, leaving trails of his attention and desire up and down her body. "...Your mouth...Your love..."

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[ snuggle ] sender lays down beside receiver and curls up against their body, quickly falling asleep

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He'd already been half asleep when movement disturbs him, heart racing for a second before he catches the familiar scent, recognises the sillouette in the dim light.

His mouth hangs half open with the intent to question her actions when the smaller body drops down beside him and curls into his chest, freezing his thoughts in place.

Curioisty, concern and a faint sense of comfort from Meryl's sheer presence. Vash shoves them all aside with a steady exhale, carefully shifting to tuck her closer into him, curling protectivly around her smaller form and listening to her breathing, her heartbeat.

Slow, steady. She;s already asleep again. Whatever had driven her into his arms hasn't lingered, if it was bad.

With the reassurance that, at the very least, Meryl isn't panicking or in any danger, Vash closes his eyes, burries his nose in her hair and purrs deeply, quickly following her into sleep.

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" 🫂 "

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"Hey, it's okay. I'm okay..." His arms wrap around her in turn automatically, an instinct he's not used to but feels right, tucking her close and curling down to nuzzle at her hair.

She must have been more frightened than he'd thought. It'd been a particularly bad run-in with bounty hunters, the dust only just settling when she'd bee-lined for him and collided into his stomach, hugging his waist tight in her deceptivly strong grip.

He can't think of what exactly might have spooked her right now, but he's known her long enough he thinks it might have something to do with the thin shard of metal pipping she'd watched him pull out of himself a few seconds before.

He forgets sometimes there's things about him she's still not used to yet.

"Hey, Meryl? Look at me, yeah? I swear, I'll be fine. It's already healing, kay? Just a little wound. Don't look so scared" He's halfway to begging by the end of his hopefully comforting rambles, guilt eatting away at his confidance.

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❝ Get over here. ❞ Before any protest could be made Meryl pulled Vash down into a hug. There weren't any further words, she just kept him there, with a small pat on his back, before going her merry way.

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He's pulled into an unexpected hug with a startled 'oof', unsure of what to do with himself for a moment, floundering his hands behind her back like he's not sure if he's allowed to return the embrace.

He only just starts to relax when she pulls back again, leaving him standing there, confused and a little longing.

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❝ I never understood why Roberto was saying that I'm not here for long. But now that I think about it... ❞ Hand moved from the side, so she could take a look, forcing a weak smile. It was fully covered in blood. ❝ He absolutely had a point, didn't he? I've been doomed from beginning ❞ A pained chuckle. That was the price for playing a hero & trying to be helpful to Vash out of all people. Not that she regretted it. Yet by the look of his face... ❝ Don't you dare to blame yourself for it, understood? I can & will do it again if needed when we make it out. ❞

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"N-no, no!" He hadn't noticed, not until it was too late. Not until she started speaking again and drew his attention, colour draining from his face in an instant as he realises what's happened the second she moves her hand.

He rushes to her side, fretting and hovering, suddenly nervous to hurt her further yet desperate to help stop the bleeding.

She's still on her feet, at least. That's some reassurance, however minimal.

"Please don't-" He chokes out quickly, a little frantic. "Don't do this again, not for me. I'm not worth-" He swallows, yanks his glove off with his teeth and bunches the fabric to press against the wound.

"You're gunna be fine, okay? We'll get you a medic, or something. Can I-Will you let me carry you?" It'll be faster, easier on her.