Love lift us up where we belong

[pullsheavendown]

Who: Roxas and Vanitas AKA BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!
When: Morning of July 6
Where: Sector 3, near the S.S. Kahve Coffeehouse
Summary: A beautiful hatemance reunion
Warnings: Uhhh we'll see. Possibly light violence but no one's getting murdered yet

[Being a business owner wasn't something Roxas had ever imagined himself doing, once upon a time, but now that he's been doing it for a while, he finds that it brings a sense of satisfaction and peace he doesn't get elsewhere. There's accomplishment in making people's days better through something as simple as coffee. And hey, munny as evidence of their loyalty is nice to have, too.

That doesn't mean it's relaxing. During the morning rush, as people head to work and stop by for a caffeine boost, Kahve can get quite busy, and though he's the boss, Roxas finds himself doing quite a lot of running around, taking and filling orders and stocking up on things from the back as needed. After a while, one of his employees alerts him that they're running dangerously low on bananas. Since everyone else is pretty occupied, he volunteers to go, which will push some things on his to-do list back.

But that's okay. Everyone does their part. All in all, it's a good morning. What could ruin it?]

Comments

[akirameru]

[Vanitas' morning routine, alternatively, only involves making sure he gets somewhere relatively quiet and safe to grab a bite to eat – which is more or less what leads him down the same road Kahve is on.]

[he shouldn't be surprised to see a mop of yellow hair heading in his direction, but the helmet conceals any reaction he may be having to begin with. his stride remains unchanged as he walks toward Roxas. it's a matter of whether Roxas notices him.]

[pullsheavendown]

[Normally Roxas would absolutely notice. After all, a full-face helmet and a buttskirt are sort of noticeable, and he's long since attuned to this particular objectionable getup.

However, fatefully, one of his employees texts him with a question just as he comes into sight range of Vanitas. The street isn't empty, but there's enough room to maneuver that he begins typing out a reply as he walks. He keeps enough spatial awareness to make sure he doesn't plow into someone, but otherwise, his attention is on his NV.]

[akirameru]

[texting and walking isn't all that dangerous, unless you're not paying attention to who you're walking towards.]

[Vanitas doesn't change his pace. but the second Roxas gets within range, and the second Roxas looks up from his NV, he will be greeted in one of the best ways Vanitas knows how to re-connect with people.]

[that is, there will be a heavy punch directed right at Roxas' nose.]

[pullsheavendown]

[As he looks up, Roxas only has a split-second to register a fist flying toward his face before he only sees stars instead as the sensation of pain overtakes everything else.

Normally a single punch would be unlikely to knock him down (unless it came courtesy of Lexaeus) but without time to prepare, he goes flying backward, landing hard on the pavement. He quickly shoves himself halfway back to his feet, but he can only stare once he realizes who's responsible.]

You—?!

[akirameru]

[so nice to see you again, Roxas, though Vanitas isn't exactly sharing that sentiment verbally. he's doing so by raising a fist to throw another punch, right in the same side of the face that the first fist connected with.]

[pullsheavendown]

[Oh HELL no. Roxas is still a bit off his game due to surprise and aftereffects of the first punch, but he manages to dodge to the side and block the second punch with his forearm. It hurts, but better a bruise to the arm than a broken cheekbone.]

What's your problem?!

[And does he remember? The instant violence indicates he remembers something, but considering whose face he has, Roxas can't be sure. For all he knows, Vanitas is trying to form the X-blade right here, right now.]

[akirameru]

It's been a while. I just felt like it was owed, Ventus Junior.

[he casually draws his fist back, done with throwing punches for now. he expects some sort of retaliation from Roxas, and his shoulders tense as if he's ready to summon his Keyblade – but the rest of his body language, the way he turns slightly, indicates that he intends to leave about as abruptly as he arrived.]

[pullsheavendown]

[Drawing his Keyblades isn't out of the question, but the startled expression that appears on Roxas face indicates that it's not going to be his next action. He straightens a little, staring like he's trying to make sense of what Vanitas just said.]

You mean you remember this time?

[akirameru]

[ugh, not you too. Xigbar already asked him something similar, and Vanitas is about as ready to believe this actually is his third visit to Canada today as he was ready to believe it yesterday.]

[as in, he's not ready at all.]

I'm not prone to amnesia, unlike the other person you share that face with. [still smug at the good hit he got in, Vanitas starts walking.]

[pullsheavendown]

[Au contraire, my golden-eyed friend. Pretty much everyone who wears this face is prone to amnesia, present company excepted.]

Hey! I'm talking to you!

[Not that he's ever wanted to be around Vanitas for longer than necessary, but Roxas quickly follows him.]

So you're just back now? Walking around punching people like no time's passed?

[akirameru]

[if he were aware of that he'd think the whole lot of them were even bigger weirdos than he originally conceived.]

That a problem?

[pullsheavendown]

[He'd be right, too.]

It is if you're going to bother my friends.

[akirameru]

You are hardly even worth punching twice. Same goes for your friends.

[pullsheavendown]

Like you could punch me again without getting it back worse.

[He draws himself up, looking serious.]

But I mean it. Sora, Xion, Ven...if you mess with them, you're going to have to face me. I promise.

[akirameru]

I suppose I should be thankful that you've given me something to look forward to.

[pullsheavendown]

If that's your idea of fun.

[But if he has his way, the others connected to him through the heart won't be in a position to trigger that scenario. Bell collars for all!]

Just remember what I said.

[akirameru]

Watch where you're walking next time.

[pullsheavendown]

Watch where you're punching next time. Someone might hit back.

[He probably should hit back right now rather than let Vanitas 'win' this, but ugh. He doesn't feel like it.]