Seventeenth Shooting Star - voice;

[risingwinds]

[Ever since Vanitas moved in, Ven's had a lot on his mind. Taking in the same guy who nearly killed a lot of his friends, took over his body, and caused general chaos isn't something most people would even consider.

But Ven's not like other people. He's far too nice for his own good, and what some may consider reckless he views as the 'right' thing-- especially when someone's starving and dehydrated.

So, when he opens the journal, he doesn't look or sound particularly sad-- just a little confused. Something's on his mind, if nothing else.]

Hey, guys. I've got a question... [A beat.]

Let's say you know this guy who's kind of a jerk. What's the best way to help him lighten up a bit and improve his attitude?

[Suddenly, there's another voice chiming in. One some people will probably recognize as Vanitas.]

I hear a lobotomy works wonders.

Hey!

[What follows is some shuffling, followed by a resounding SQUEAK! Probably from an inflatable hammer.]

[ooc: Italics = Vanitas. Ven's gonna be doing most of the talking, but Vanitas might make some background comments!]

Comments

[Written]

[hi-no-dansu.livejournal.com]

Sounds like your friend there could use the adjustment.

[Written]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[Ven... doesn't really consider Vanitas a friend at this point. He's still mad at Vanitas for all of the terrible things he's done, but he's not really grudgey about it, either. It's mostly a tolerance... and this guy did hit the nail on the head.]

That's what I was going for.

[voice]

[fortuneprince]

[ ....Well. That was kind of a voice she was hoping to never hear again. It kinda just leaves her speechless for a moment or two.

Was...Ven's question referring to Vanitas? She knew he had died but didn't know what happened to him when he came back, not that she actually cared, as cruel as that sounds. He had hurt so many people so if he suffered then he had it coming]

Ven-kun, someone like him won't change, not as easily as you want.

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[...Oh, Naoto. Someone he really should've informed about all this.

Well, too late for that now. He'll deal.]

I know it'll be hard, but I think anyone can change. Some people are just tougher than others.

[Voice]

[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

I think... patience will help, in time. And settling whatever went wrong between you to start.

[This advice brought to you by a girl brainwashed and turned against her friends; she never returned to them until the real rifts began to heal, too.]

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know it'll take patience, and lots of it. The hard part's getting him to listen.

Vanitas is really set in his ways. He doesn't trust anybody, and if he wasn't blind right now, he'd probably still be hurting people.

[voice]

[perplexme]

I agree with the lobotomy. Might do him some good.

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

But isn't that kinda harsh?

[voice]

[meteorical]

You know what I think, Ven? The best way to get to them is to kill them with kindness. That's about all you can do. [It's hard for her, since she knows it's Vanitas and she really does not like him, but she knows Ven's willing to try. Besides, that's how things worked out with her and Axel, isn't it?]

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

So you're saying I should be nice to him? Well, that doesn't sound too hard.

[Just a little risky, given Vani's attitude.]

[voice]

[flaring]

Kind of a jerk?

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[...Well, he didn't want to make it too obvious, but then Vanitas barged into his room.]

A huge jerk.

voice

[soracles.livejournal.com]

What, a lobotomy on Vanitas?

voice

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

I don't think he was serious about it...

[voice]

[mischiefbreeder]

Gettin' a guy to lighten up? That's easy to do.

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Really?

[Consider him curious, if a bit cautious. Vanitas is more than just any guy or any jerk, after all.]

[Voice]

[de_bel_survivor]

Bury him in cute stuffed animals.

[A beat.]

Or be nice and make sure he have fun?

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

He wouldn't be able to see the stuffed animals. That's the problem.

[...]

I've been trying to help him have fun, but he's stubborn, and his idea of fun usually involves people getting hurt.

[fictionalniece.livejournal.com]

There was a big bully at my school once. Once I was through with 'im, he turned out to be a real saint.

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[... Oh, Jade. Ven can't help but snicker a little.]

You must be pretty tough.

[Voice]

[titango.livejournal.com]

[...What. what is this. Robin only knows Vanitas via Stalk, but hadn't he been attempting murder on a few occasions? Not cool, man.]

Ventus. Are you in danger?

[Voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

It's okay. He can't hurt anyone like this.

[All he can do is act like a douche... and Ven can deal with that.]

[Written]

[holyburstking]

Well, you know I'll help you out if you need it. [Yeah, he isn't too thrilled about the whole him staying part, but so long as he doesn't misbehave...]

[Written]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Mickey. I know he's a lot to deal with, but I wanna see if I can turn things around somehow.

[voice]

[magiconcehad.livejournal.com]

[Lindsay's just thinking about a reply when she hears that insert by the second voice, and... wow, that was... an interesting suggestion?]

Uh... I'm guessing that was him?

[voice]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Yeah. He kinda snuck in when I wasn't looking.

[ voice ]

[refinedmaestro.livejournal.com]

How about you have someone teach this person some manners?

[ voice ]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

I'll try, but he's really stubborn. I don't know where to start.

[action]

[vanityunbcoming.livejournal.com]

[action]

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Hey!

[Let go, Vanitas. D: Ven's gonna try his best to hold onto the thing...

But Vanitas does have more muscle. Sooo, he'll probably succeed!]

voice;

[arcanaxxii.livejournal.com]

It works in reverse if you try to force them, but... If you take baby steps and go at their pace, it just takes persistence and patience to reach your goal.

I guess you start with the little things, like working with why they're being a jerk in the first place.

voice;

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

[Hey, it's Minako! Someone he's very happy to hear from.]

A lot of people think I should push him, but I think you're right. If I try too hard, it'll just make things worse. If I'm gonna get through to him, I need to take it one step at a time.

But at least I've got some idea of why he acts this way. It's not much, but it's a start.