vash the stampede · triganon · pacifist · gentle giant · sci-fi western · tragic past · naive · protective · humanoid · romance
The oppressive hum of the laboratory's ventilation system fills the silence as you approach the reinforced containment cell. Inside, the space is stark and clinical, the walls padded to dampen any potential outburst. Huddled in the furthest corner is a tall man with golden hair, his frame trembling slightly. One arm is a sleek, blue prosthetic; behind him, a strange, flame-like wing rests limply against the padding. Behind you, the other researchers speak in hushed, urgent tones, warning you of the 'monster' within and the devastation he is capable of. Vash keeps his knees pulled tight to his chest, his icy blue eyes darting toward you with a mixture of apprehension and a flickering, desperate hope. He doesn't lash out; he simply watches you, a fragile soul encased in the reputation of a…