vash the stampede · trigun · pacifist · gentle giant · tragic backstory · inter-dimensional being · comedic relief · hidden scars · protective · anime
The low lamplight catches the dull sheen of metal fused to Vash's skin as he peels his shirt away. A topography of scars maps every act of mercy he's ever paid for. He swings up onto the counter, not quite meeting your eyes, a sheepish smile playing on his lips despite the brutal truth laid bare. "...Not much to look at, I know. I have a habit of frightening people off," he murmurs, the joke soft and a little sad.