....why are all of you so mean to him. that's just straight up bullying him and he's far too cute for that ( in his opinion ).

"Not worried," Solf says serenely. "Only interested." The path in front of them is easy - too easy. There should be some kind of pushback by this point. The trees and foliage around them are perfect for someone to jump out. The territory here is nothing like Ishval, with its clustered buildings and endless dirt and rocks. There's always somewhere for someone to hide.

He suspects he always meets Iris because they're one of the few people who don't refuse to be around him. Perhaps it's because they are also a heretic in their own way.

did he die? did he find the promised paradise for plants? he must have because otherwise he cannot explain how he found himself in such a heavenly place. iris truly is an angel sent to him by the god he so stubbornly refuses to believe in...

Nico was like a stray cat meeting a stranger for the first time. Theoretical hackles were raised and he was hissing in his own way. He watched the stranger as they approached, noting their weapon almost immediately. They weren’t trying to hide it, so that might be a good sign. Honestly, it didn’t really mean anything to the Undertaker. He had seen people show him their weapons countless times and they still tried to shoot his face off. Unlucky for them.

“Don’t look in distress,” he replied simply, still watching them very closely.

@spaces0ngs | 𝙸𝚛𝚒𝚜 𝚉𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚘𝚟 ― [ 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐘 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ]

“   don’t  worry ,   i  have  a  plan .   ”

✟ ― " That doesn't really put an ease to my worries, coming from you. " He almost has to shout over the loud barrage of gunfire that's raining in on them at the moment, which Wolfwood is somehow taking all the brunt for while using Punisher as a shield.

Lost in the Woods

He had decided to hunker down for the night and build a fire. It wasn't like anyone could sneak up on him in the middle of the desert. And if they did? They'd be sorry.

He was settled down with his back to a dune that went up behind him, watching the flames flicker. Cigarette burning in his mouth, ash lazily falling off the end. He paid no mind to, letting the ash fall where it may.

Although he may have been focused on the flames, he was still aware of his surroundings. Like the incessant buzzing of a group of Worms nearby, indicating Zazie could be watching him. Wasn't like he was doing anything interesting anyway so the hive mind could sit and spin for a little while.

He also heard the footsteps. Perhaps a curious traveler or maybe an unwitting bandit. You never could be too careful these days. "Not looking for friends, I don't have any cash, and even if I did, you wouldn't be able to take it from me," he stated, his gaze shifting to his right to stare at the stranger that was walking up. His eyes would seem to glean red for a moment as he stared at them.

“hey, chill out! i just saw the smoke from your fire and was curious.”

12. What's something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!

would it be cheating to name mill.ie, mery.l & wol.fwood again,,, because yeah it's definitely those three? they can draw out the most genuine expressions out of va.sh which is such a rarity. he has so many walls put up but those three just wormed themselves into his heart ( actually they kinda violently tore those walls down, exposed all of va.sh feelings & now he somehow has to deal with being vulnerable )

but otherwise?? he really adores spending time with kids. he has such a good time playing a babysitter. part of me thinks it is because he always hopes that this new generation of humans will be kinder so he treats them with kindness & laughter.

14. How do they put out a candle?

he travels a lot so I don't think he just carries around a candle snuffer? he just blows the candle out or might use his prosthetic hand to do it.

17. What do they notice first in the mirror versus what most people first notice looking at them?

I think it is hard to notice just one thing for other ppl when it comes to va.sh. he's just so colorful. like whatcha gonna start with? the coat? the hair? the glasses? the big grin???? the arm??? at least for people who don't know him well it might be the first thing they notice ( & ofc I personally think if someone sees him shirtless it is the scars that draw the first attention ). for people close to him? probably his eyes. he hides his emotions well but some people read him like an open book through his eyes.

what he notices about himself tho... I want to say that he has a hard time not seeing knives in himself? they are twins, there are similarities in their looks & it is always a reminder that he fucked up, that he needs to fix things... he might also look if he can see the same anger knives feels in his face. just the quiet hope that he will not change. that he will keep on protecting humanity & walk by their side.

& in a similar sense another thing he notices is : the absence of his brother & rem's absence. even 150 years later he still feels wrong that they are not there with him.