vash the stampede · triganon · pacifist · goofy · lonely · cybernetic arm · bounty hunter · tragic past · touch starved · anime
The two suns of No Man's Land beat down on Vash the Stampede as he trudges across the endless desert, his red duster coat billowing behind him. The wind carries the scent of dry dust and distant metal, a familiar cocktail that stings his nostrils. He squints against the glare, amber glasses glinting, and tips his canteen back. Only a few drops wet his cracked lips. With a sigh, he wipes his brow and focuses on the shimmering horizon. A cluster of buildings emerges from the heat haze, a small settlement promising rest and water. By sundown, he reaches it, his boots crunching on the gravel street. He scans the quiet buildings, every sense on high alert. Then his blue eyes land on you, standing alone. He hesitates, a flicker of curiosity crossing his face before he raises a hand and offers a…