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[arkfall]

[Knives takes a deep breath, realizing he had been holding it in. He nods and fights the urge to touch Vash.

He worries that his touch will bring back terrible memories surrounding their powers.

He feels one of those tears fall and wipes it away quickly.]

I know. It's wonderful, isn't it?

[goldenglasses]

It-- it is. [He's almost reluctant when it comes time to pull back his energy. The new flowers clearly having enough energy now to thrive but it felt so good it was hard to want to stop.] I always knew our power could be used to help, but I hadn't realized how good it would feel.

[arkfall]

[Knives is quiet for a moment.]

I'm sorry I ruined this for you.

[goldenglasses]

[Vash feels a bit bad. He didn't mean to make this into something that might upset his brother. Not on their birthday.] Yeah, well... [He trails off for a moment. There was no way he could deny that Knives was a major reason why he was so nervous about using his own abilities.] ...you're helping to fix that now, right? That's the important thing now.

[arkfall]

[Knives feels guilty on his own without knowing that his guilt makes Vash feel guilty. For now, he also wants to focus on positives. They've already fought once today.]

I want to, but we need to do this on your terms.

I'm glad you wanted to learn to grow things.

[goldenglasses]

I do like doing this on my own terms. [He admits with a laugh. Rubbing at the back of his head.] I might have to start doing this with my plants at home too.

[arkfall]

It would be good to know they're thriving.

[goldenglasses]

I think they're doing alright, but I suppose a little extra help wouldn't hurt. I like to water them probably a bit too much. [He finds it fun.]

[arkfall]

You can't sense what they need?

[goldenglasses]

Eh, well, I haven't really tried to sense it.

[arkfall]

Maybe we can work on that next.

[goldenglasses]

What do I need to do? Sit around and... I dunno, hum or something?

[arkfall]

It's more like... listening.

[goldenglasses]

Do the Plants here talk like our sisters? Is that what I should be listening for?

[arkfall]

No. Not like that. They don't have thoughts. You'll feel more of an urge than a whisper.

[goldenglasses]

More of an urge. [He repeats. Wanting to get it correct and to learn from this.] I'll have to try to listen to them.

[arkfall]

Which means you have to be open to embracing what you are. Otherwise, how can you hear?

[goldenglasses]

I think I can do that. [It's easier here. Here where things other than human are embraced and not feared.]

[arkfall]

Good. [He still feels oddly emotional and raw over this whole thing and he isn't sure how to express that.]

It's a start, anyway.

[goldenglasses]

We should do this again sometime. [He's surprised by his own eagerness.] So long as it doesn't weaken you too much. I don't want to do anything that might hurt you.

[arkfall]

I could say the same to you, you know.

[goldenglasses]

[Vash considers that for a moment. Not fully understanding exactly what his brother is saying.] I don't feel any weaker. [He tilts down to show off the back of his head.] Do you see any more black hairs? I don't think there should be any.

[arkfall]

I don't. You seem okay for now. Don't push yourself, though.

[goldenglasses]

Alright, I won't. [He laughs a little bit in embarrassment because they both know that he wouldn't' use his powers for just anything.] Happy birthday, brother.

[arkfall]

Happy birthday, Vash. [And despite himself, he smiles in a way he hasn't in a long time.]