Good Friend or More? | Vinzent + Abel | Segway Car

Vinzent Mayer

After the agonizing number of hours in loneliness in his cell has passed thanks to his failed plan, Vinzent was glad to be finally free from this shitty jail the next day.

Honestly? He just wants this to be over with. So if Plart forces him to arrest someone? Fine. FINE. He’ll do it.

It won’t be Abel this time, please. He needs someone else to be willing to let him arrest and just.. Get it Over With. No Violence.

… He did want to talk to Abel though. One day without Abel has been also Agonizing. Just kidding, Vinzent wasn’t that dramatic, but he still missed talking to the redhead.

This time, it has been easy to spot him, in his undamaged suit, now that’s perfect. Much better than this silly robber costume. ~~Not like it hasn’t been food for thought no sir what are you talking about~~-

Vinzent strolled ahead to approach Abel, a smile on his face. He was happy to see him, clearly. But there was some guilt behind his eyes, for failing on his attempt. Still, he was just glad Abel didn’t have to play this dumb role anymore. As far as he understands.

“Hey…! Finally, I’m glad to see you again, you look much better now.”

Abel Lazarus

Abel’s been wandering around relatively near the jail. No point stealing anything anymore- so he bought himself some Binna-Bon to enjoy.

Certainly eating something messy is… Difficult but hey. Something sweet everyone in a while is Nice. Who knows when they’ll see… Any of this again.

He wasn’t looking around actively- far too busy trying to cut a cinnamon roll into… an ungodly amount of small pieces… to notice Vinzent before he spoke.

Vinzent Mayer “Hey…! Finally, I’m glad to see you again, you look much better now.”

He looks up at Vinzent and offers a typical little ‘thin smile and nod’ greeting. Ah he’s so… himself isn’t he <3

Either way he scoots over so Vinzent can sit with him and takes a very small bite so as to avoid getting sticky.

“Hey- Jail wasn’t… Too bad right?” He does look sorry for throwing it That badly at least. “… Yeah I get to. Stop playing if I want now. Helps that the. Denizens don’t look terrified of me anymore.” Again not unpacking how he feels about that right now.

“This game is kinda silly but thanks for… Helping me get out of it.” He looks a bit embarrassed but hey. Vinzent’s WELL used to that.

Vinzent Mayer

He deserves it!!!

He did notice Abel trying to eat the cinnamon roll, and it was endearing in a way. Maybe because Vinzent was tired of this bullshit, that just watching Abel doing something silly soothes over his own feelings about this dumb game a bit.

The artist was glad to see that Abel was back to his usual. He happily sat next to him and waited until Abel said anything.

Abel Lazarus “Hey- Jail wasn’t… Too bad right?”

“It was kind of… Agonizing in the sense that I did nothing but basically just sit in a corner for the rest of the day. It was so boring and just not fun. So, unfortunately, I’m gonna have to do this stupid task just to get it done with with someone else. I’ll just see who’s down for that. But… Yeah, otherwise it wasn’t terrible.”

Abel Lazarus “… Yeah I get to. Stop playing if I want now. Helps that the. Denizens don’t look terrified of me anymore.”

“I’m glad, really. I can only imagine… But yeah, I really do think this whole thing is stupid.”

Abel Lazarus “This game is kinda silly but thanks for… Helping me get out of it.” He looks a bit embarrassed but hey. Vinzent’s WELL used to that.

Vinzent couldn’t help but smile at the thanks. He was really glad, that was his goal after all. To get Abel out of this nonsense first before anything else could happen to him.

“But of course… I’m at least glad I helped you for that. I’m just frustrated at how this ‘game’ was set up, you know..? But, I’m really glad I got you out of this nonsense at least. I’ll just work harder to get myself out of this nonsense now.”

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer “It was kind of… Agonizing in the sense that I did nothing but basically just sit in a corner for the rest of the day. It was so boring and just not fun. So, unfortunately, I’m gonna have to do this stupid task just to get it done with with someone else. I’ll just see who’s down for that. But… Yeah, otherwise it wasn’t terrible.”

Abel grimaces. Oops. Maybe he should have tried a Little harder, yeah?

Vinzent Mayer “But of course… I’m at least glad I helped you for that. I’m just frustrated at how this ‘game’ was set up, you know..? But, I’m really glad I got you out of this nonsense at least. I’ll just work harder to get myself out of this nonsense now.”

“Yeah, it probably would have been better if they’d let us… At least pick which we were. Or matched it to our personalities.” Abel… Well he wouldn’t have Actually wanted to play either side of this by choice but he would have preferred to have played a cop instead. A great Deal More.

“… Almost seems like they picked the opposite of what we’d want.” He’s quiet while he eats for a moment. Thinking. “… Either way. This is a good place to get supplies. Stock up. It’s a lot better than the island was.” For many reasons. “I do… Worry about what other people might be up to.” He’d mention that he and Jack went to the kitchen store- but since that thread can still go off the rails I’m hesitant to mention- even beyond that- Jack having knives isn’t news and he’s… Also hesitant to mention Jack since Vinzent’s hatred of Jack Did sort of cause the Big Issue from the trial and maybe it’s just best to pretend he’s not around.

But Abel… Does believe Jack’s comment about not having a home to return to. He doesn’t think he’d be plotting to kill anyone. He seems… To not want to Leave. He’s not even the one Abel is concerned about in terms of any murder plans.

Plans being the key Word here.

Other people… Well he is thinking they could end up planning something. This would be the best place to get things for a plan. Or. Something for a mistake to happen later.

Yeah nevermind, he doesn’t want to let his mind run on that topic. He shakes his head slightly and fidgets with his hands.

“I wonder who else is done with the game already.” He isn’t ready to Start a conversation Quite Yet. He’s still thinking of what to Say.

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus Abel grimaces. Oops. Maybe he should have tried a Little harder, yeah?

It’s quite alright, Vinzent has slowly gotten to accept his fate… 😔

Abel Lazarus “Yeah, it probably would have been better if they’d let us… At least pick which we were. Or matched it to our personalities.”

“Yeah… I wouldn’t rob but… I’ve… Always hated cops… So, having to pretend to be one instead of having a choice is not fun.”

Abel Lazarus “… Either way. This is a good place to get supplies. Stock up. It’s a lot better than the island was.” For many reasons. “I do… Worry about what other people might be up to.”

“I agree, it is nice. I finally get to eat actual food I want instead of just coconuts.” He sighs at the other people mention. “I do too. I don’t even want to think what some people might want to do in their roles. It’s… I worry about that a lot as well.”

Well, yeah! For now, he’d best to not bring that up, since Vinzent’s still a little… Fragile about that. He has gotten over his biggest fuck-up for now, but… Yessh. He definitely does not want to see Jack for now. And even if he sees Jack from a distance, pretend he doesn’t exist for now.

Abel Lazarus Other people… Well he is thinking they could end up planning something. This would be the best place to get things for a plan. Or. Something for a mistake to happen later.

…

Yeah. That is concerning. Abel’s quietness got Vinzent to look at him with a little worry in his eyes. He doesn’t want this to happen again. It’s been…

Man, it’s been miserable.

Abel Lazarus “I wonder who else is done with the game already.” He isn’t ready to Start a conversation Quite Yet. He’s still thinking of what to Say.

“I have no idea, really. I haven’t bothered to look around who have done their part or not…”

Maybe without realizing it, Vinzent’s hand went reaching for Abel’s. But right as he went close, he stopped.

It’s… He… He needs someone. Just some warmth. It felt lonely.

At least he isn’t lonely now but… He misses that time back when nothing bad happened on the island. He wants that sweet, quiet time again.

Still, at least it’s nice and quiet now… But a little closeness again… It would be very nice. But he didn’t want to overwhelm Abel. That’s why he stopped short. It… He’s tired. He would really like to be held. He doesn’t know what he’s thinking right now. Take it slow. But not too slow.

… Maybe he should really wait. It’s okay.

It’ll be okay. He’s here right now, that’s what matters, no?

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer “Yeah… I wouldn’t rob but… I’ve… Always hated cops… So, having to pretend to be one instead of having a choice is not fun.”

Abel doesn’t comment on that but BOY will Vinzent hate meeting Kore. Meet the family! His Aunt is a Corrupt Cop! Fun Times.

(Though funny enough with the Mafia Connections and Ultimately NOT being close to Kore- he’s ALSO admittedly- Not Fond of Cops)

Vinzent Mayer Maybe without realizing it, Vinzent’s hand went reaching for Abel’s. But right as he went close, he stopped.

Even if Vinzent didn’t notice- Abel did. Boy Did He.

At first he averted his eyes- driven far more by his guilt and shame to believe that he Should reciprocate. He has complicated feelings with everything he’s been dealing with. He doesn’t. Like thinking complicated things through.

Ordinarily he really… Would ignore it. Take no part in it. It just… Doesn’t feel good to do so to Vinzent, though.

So for a moment he lets their pinkies touch before he goes back to eating. Needs both hands for that, sorry Vinzent.

It. It is Something, though. A Gentle… Affirmation maybe? Whatever word it is I’m looking for.

Either way he’s not fully in the right position to offer more yet. Unless Vinzent wants to deal with him going on another self deprecating tangent. The things he thinks he deserves right now don’t really Range towards anything Positive.

“…” He isn’t sure what to say- Though. He did… want to talk to Vinzent about what Jack Said- He just… has to… figure out… How. “I think… The cat lied to us about our numbers.” He’s being quiet- like he thinks the cat will interrupt him- even though Jack wasn’t stopped when he told. “Not sure. But.” He doesn’t want to just SAY his plan- in case it freaks Vinzent out or anything.

Since.

… Well. Even Jack wasn’t totally positive it didn’t kill you with the blackhole comment. Abel can’t say he’s fully sure but a chance to go home is a chance to go home. So long as Marius at least knows where he is.

Regardless. He takes his glove off, letting Vinzent see the number if he wants. A nice Simple little number that might honestly be surprisingly low as far as some people might be concerned.

“I don’t think there’s a risk in showing if you don’t plan to hurt anyone.” He says, knowing he’s Never planned to hurt anyone he’s hurt.

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus

Abel Lazarus Abel doesn’t comment on that but BOY will Vinzent hate meeting Kore. Meet the family! His Aunt is a Corrupt Cop! Fun Times.

(Though funny enough with the Mafia Connections and Ultimately NOT being close to Kore- he’s ALSO admittedly- Not Fond of Cops)

Boy, will he not be fond of Kore, indeed! (And they can agree on that at least. The not being fond of cops… Although Vinzent doesn’t exactly know.)

Abel Lazarus So for a moment he lets their pinkies touch before he goes back to eating. Needs both hands for that, sorry Vinzent.

It. It is Something, though. A Gentle… Affirmation maybe? Whatever word it is I’m looking for.

That was enough. Much more than he expected. Honestly, Vinzent expected nothing. But yeah, he doesn’t want to hold Abel off on eating. At least, it won’t be awkward to want to stay close for now? Even without holding Abel’s hand. His presence is enough, being near him is enough.

Abel Lazarus “…” He isn’t sure what to say- Though. He did… want to talk to Vinzent about what Jack Said- He just… has to… figure out… How. “I think… The cat lied to us about our numbers.” He’s being quiet- like he thinks the cat will interrupt him- even though Jack wasn’t stopped when he told. “Not sure. But.” He doesn’t want to just SAY his plan- in case it freaks Vinzent out or anything.

“… Hm?” He looked at Abel with full attention, listening to what he said… You know, thinking about back then, the only time Vinzent found his own number changed once was around the time he was on the island. Then… Nothing else, even after occasionally checking it… Something happened, he knows. He remembers what he likely did to have his number change just once, even if the memory is kinda faint now.

He’ll look at Abel’s number.

Abel Lazarus “I don’t think there’s a risk in showing if you don’t plan to hurt anyone.” He says, knowing he’s Never planned to hurt anyone he’s hurt.

And Vinzent too, with Abel’s affirmation, he took his glove off after nodding, to show his own number. He trusts Abel far more than anyone else as far as he’s concerned. It’ll be only to Abel that he has finally show his number and it’s fine. Abel would also notice the gold ring on Vinzent’s thumb. Huh, so that’s where he has kept Abel’s ring.

His own is… Also surprisingly low as well.

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer His own is… Also surprisingly low as well.

Abel looked at their numbers for a moment. Comparing them. He also notices the ring on Vinzent’s finger.

It’s nice. Definitely.

His own number has had… At least a little range. It did get quite low at some point- but with how infrequently Abel checks he only noticed it being higher once then it was suddenly back at his starting number. He has no other frame of reference. No ideas to go off of other than knowing what made it rise that one time.

He needs to figure that out.

With time, though.

Abel closes his hand and pulls it back to start eating again but he doesn’t put his glove back.

“I don’t know anything for sure but I just don’t… Believe the cat.” Hardly a. New take on things, though. “I think there’s other ways off. Somehow.”

But he doesn’t know how Else to talk about that without bringing Jack up- so he has to let it drop for now. Instead he lets another silence happen.

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus “I don’t know anything for sure but I just don’t… Believe the cat.” Hardly a. New take on things, though. “I think there’s other ways off. Somehow.”

“Yeah… Me neither. I’ve noticed how strange it was the cat claimed one thing, but I saw it in another way.”

Vinzent took a little while, closing his hand definitely, but not putting his glove back just yet. He was in thought at the moment.

…

There wasn’t much to talk but… Maybe… Just to still stay on good terms. He’ll cherish the good memories they made a while ago though, and maybe one day… They’ll get to make some more, right?

Perhaps if he says something about it… Eh, let’s get ahead anyway. It’s nothing big. Just… Sweet.

“… Do you remember, back when we did each other’s hair? I’d like us to do that again once… We get over this stupid activity-whatever this nonsense is. Well, me at the moment. Or just… Not necessarily that, doing the hair, but… Anything to have a nice time to spend together for a little while, you know?”

Quite honestly, Abel might be the only one Vinzent will let touch his hair without any problem.

In any case, he took hold of his own glove, rubbing his thumbs on it but still not putting it back yet. Weird how he got used to it pretty fast that taking it off feels a little odd…

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer “… Do you remember, back when we did each other’s hair? I’d like us to do that again once… We get over this stupid activity-whatever this nonsense is. Well, me at the moment. Or just… Not necessarily that, doing the hair, but… Anything to have a nice time to spend together for a little while, you know?”

Abel looks over at Vinzent for a long moment, like he’s thinking.

“There’s… Some store up there that. Has Pins and Hair ties and stuff.” He’s talking about Claire’s. I wanna put him in a Claire’s. Who wants a piercing /j

“I could probably buy some- If you’d like your hair out of your face.” It’s an offer to do it now! Or later.

Which ever Vinzent might prefer. Maybe the silly cop hat won’t sit on the braids. Abel wouldn’t know. He finishes eating and cans the trash.

“If you’d like.” It’s among the more peaceful things he might have gotten to do in here. Everything about his face and neck considered. Especially since I’m. Sure more of his neck bruise is visible with the outfit change.

“Maybe it’ll be easier to catch someone. I know… My Aunt usually has her hair up for work.” That’s it. That’s as much as he’s going into Kore. He’s only implying her job (unless he already told Vinzent and I forgot he did who knows at this rate.)

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus “There’s… Some store up there that. Has Pins and Hair ties and stuff.” He’s talking about Claire’s. I wanna put him in a Claire’s. Who wants a piercing /j

Don’t give Vinzent more ideas- He has already 6 piercings at least– /hj

Abel Lazarus “I could probably buy some- If you’d like your hair out of your face.” It’s an offer to do it now! Or later.

“… Yes, please! It’ll be nice!”

Abel Lazarus Especially since I’m. Sure more of his neck bruise is visible with the outfit change.

Vinzent especially noticed the neck bruising and tried to hide his worry, but a simple glance at Abel’s neck and Vinzent’s expression definitely turn sad. What happened…? But he didn’t voice it, because… Abel is fine now. He’s alive. He’s here.

Abel Lazarus “Maybe it’ll be easier to catch someone. I know… My Aunt usually has her hair up for work.”

“…” Vinzent nearly wanted to say “Hold on it for me. Until I’m done with this task and out of the uniform.” but… That was pretty tempting. And why not now?… His initial thought has been put aside, a smile on Vinzent’s face.

“I would like that, yeah! I think it’ll help.” He really wanted it at this moment, so why should he be putting it for later?

Abel could see that Vinzent’s eyes did light up. He’s genuinely looking forward to this. … Meaning he has to put actual effort in his role, urgh. He’ll… Live. He’ll live. But for now? A little fun activity to spend time with Abel won’t hurt!

Abel Lazarus That’s as much as he’s going into Kore. He’s only implying her job (unless he already told Vinzent and I forgot he did who knows at this rate.)

I think Vinzent might have been told that? But it’s been a long while ago, so I’d say it’s a fuzzy memory at this point. Like he vaguely remembers some details but not quite!

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer “I would like that, yeah! I think it’ll help.” He really wanted it at this moment, so why should he be putting it for later?

Exactly! Plus. You know- it’s close time and he can just Ask Abel to do it Again another time Too! Extra Extra Time!

Abel points up at the… Let’s go with Haire’s. I can’t see the full fake name and this is what I have. “You can. Pick what you like for pinning it up. Maybe not all of it is your style exactly-” He’s guessing. “But It’s… Hair stuff.”

Some of it isn’t too pink and sparkly sometimes!!!! Sometimes.

Abel stands and shifts his bag on his good shoulder before offering Vinzent a hand up. Up to Vinzent if he just keeps holding.

“I can. Try the same braids if you want- but.” He looks a little awkward. “I can’t promise it’ll be as strong even with pins.” Considering how badly he’s been Treating his shoulder. And All. You bothered getting yourself a sling and still can’t even use it properly, huh? “I can do other hairstyles too. I’m not… The best at overly complex ones, though.” Basically if Cain hasn’t asked for it enough for Abel to remember the steps- he has No idea how to do it. You think he actually bothers with his hair past his ponytail most of the time? Hah.

“What ever you’re thinking.” He’s ready to head up if Vinzent is!

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus

Abel Lazarus Exactly! Plus. You know- it’s close time and he can just Ask Abel to do it Again another time Too! Extra Extra Time!

Yayyy! We are winning all around!

Abel Lazarus “You can. Pick what you like for pinning it up. Maybe not all of it is your style exactly-” He’s guessing. “But It’s… Hair stuff.”

“Yeah, I’ll most likely pick neutral accessories at least or if not, we’ll find a way so my hair can hide some of it! We’ll arrange with what we have, don’t worry!” Sometimes, and that’s the some accessories they can look for.

Vinzent waited until Abel was ready and took his hand as he got up. He doesn’t mind keeping the hand holding a little longer. It’s nice.

Abel Lazarus “I can. Try the same braids if you want- but.” He looks a little awkward. “I can’t promise it’ll be as strong even with pins.” Considering how badly he’s been Treating his shoulder. And All. You bothered getting yourself a sling and still can’t even use it properly, huh? “I can do other hairstyles too. I’m not… The best at overly complex ones, though.” Basically if Cain hasn’t asked for it enough for Abel to remember the steps- he has No idea how to do it. You think he actually bothers with his hair past his ponytail most of the time? Hah.

“What ever you’re thinking.” He’s ready to head up if Vinzent is!

“The braids were really nice and I loved it, but for now, for the sake of simplicity and practicality right now, I won’t mind a simpler hairstyle. Like.. A low bun, or something like that…!” Maybe this will be just a perfect excuse for Abel to run his fingers in Vinzent’s hair in the meantime once they’ll get to it-

Vinzent gave a nod to Abel that signaled he’s ready to head up as well!

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer “The braids were really nice and I loved it, but for now, for the sake of simplicity and practicality right now, I won’t mind a simpler hairstyle. Like.. A low bun, or something like that…!” Maybe this will be just a perfect excuse for Abel to run his fingers in Vinzent’s hair in the meantime once they’ll get to it-

This works for him. Buns are easy to do.

He leads Vinzent up to the Haire’s ™ and it certainly is…….. Not Either of their personal tastes exactly- But there’s definitely at least some things that work out in Vinzent’s favor. Otherwise I’m not sure Scene kids would love this place so much.

“Pick out anything. I’ll pay for it.” Vinzent’s getting the rich boyfriend perks early. I’m jealous.

Abel wanders off to look at things himself- maybe grab some hair pins? He’ll see. Either way it gives Vinzent time to pick out what he likes.

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus

Haire’s ™ time!!

Oh no, it’s generally definitely too tame for his tastes but, as far as basics go? This was still plenty to mess around with. Plus, there’s more possibilities even with simple items. So overall? This was still a good thing that this shop exists.

Abel Lazarus “Pick out anything. I’ll pay for it.” Vinzent’s getting the rich boyfriend perks early. I’m jealous.

“Gotcha, thanks a lot!” He’s getting it early, good for him!! <3

Imagine that he’s still in his mall cop uniform because no way am I drawing a new set of sprites just for this car, and his bruised nose. ~~Plus I got a surprise treat for the rest of y’all… Depending on who saw it early.~~

Okay so… What would Vinzent likes, or rather, needs… He’d definitely need hairties. Perhaps in neutral or dark colors, that would be perfect… He doesn’t even care if it’s black or white, he refuses to pick flashy colors that won’t match with his new clothes.

… Okay, that was tougher than he thought, maybe… Maybe just purple hairties will be fine. He likes purple actually. It’s one of his favorites colors. Blue is fine too. Alright, just these two sets. That’ll work. After an attentive search for anything else that might catch his interest, which let’s be honest: nothing else was really appealing to him. Tot Hopic was far more suited to his tastes, but anyway! Some wins, some losses! Vinzent went to meet Abel when the other was ready as well!

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer Some wins, some losses! Vinzent went to meet Abel when the other was ready as well!

Abel didn’t really grab more than hair pins. but with the style of this place…….

Nothing else could be expected.

Either way he paid and lead Vinzent to some bench nearby so he can sit behind him and fix his hair up.

“I have… A lot more available to do this- hopefully it might help keep your hair out of your way while you… Try to catch someone else.” He gestures for Vinzent to sit in front of him on the floor so he can reach easily. “I have a brush too finally. If you want.”

Leaving it out there.

“Is there. Anyone else you’re going to try to catch? I don’t really. Think you’ll have to make it violent so maybe aim for someone who won’t initiate the violence?” Except- looking at the list of who’s on which team. Abel is the only one with a fight under their belt that he Started so.

… Huh yeah Abel might have been the only one on that team who might have hit one of the cops for trying. It’s for the best he didn’t end up doing this against anyone else.

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent thanked Abel once again for paying for the hair accessories. He followed Abel and sat in front while waiting for the redhead to help him with his hair. This… was really going to be fun. Relaxing and fun.

“A brush is great too! I think I’m getting sick of always untangling my hair with my fingers.” He jokes, but really thank you for the brush.

“So, feel free to take your time, I’m in no immediate rush.”

At Abel’s question of who else Vinzent is going to try to catch… There’s not a lot of options, huh. After some thoughts, he hummed.

“… Honestly, I don’t want to challenge Arty, nor Haruka. R.N.A. is… Way too tall, and they have the costume that make it more difficult, Taran, well… i just talked to him not too long ago in the previous car… So… All in all, my best bet is probably Dexter. Ideal? No, but… He’s the one I’d feel the less terrible to try to catch. Maybe Taran too, but still. I’d prefer to attempt to catch Dexter. I’m aiming for no violence, you’re right and I’m going to stick with that.”

I’m not sure how much Vinzent will know by the time he talked with Matsu, so I’ll leave it in the air for what he Actually knows ™.

Abel Lazarus

Abel sets about brushing out Vinzent’s hair- taking care to be gentle. Technically it’s not good to brush dry hair or whatever but it’s not like there’s much to be done about that. Unless Vinzent is about to dunk his head in a water fountain.

“Yeah…” All things considered maybe he. Is glad he wasn’t one of the cops with this particular line up. He’d feel way too guilty. Like how he feels guilty for getting Vinzent jailed!

He’s never going to win is he?

“I talked to Dexter earlier. He might be the easiest to play this with without either of you ending up in jail. He’s. Nice.” He doesn’t seem to hate Abel, which he appreciates! Since. Uh. The fit… He threw…

He shakes his head gently as if that’s effective in clearing it but he still looks troubled if Vinzent looks back at him at any point.

“… Do you think the object of these cars is just going to keep getting worse? I feel like they’re getting more and more embarrassing.” Losing his things. Having the denizens running from him… Stealing food… He sighs. “I’d… Just like an office car or something. I think that would be nice.” For him and him alone. Really.

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus

Abel Lazarus Unless Vinzent is about to dunk his head in a water fountain.

But is there a water fountain? Otherwise, he would have, but oh well!

Abel Lazarus He’s never going to win is he?

Neither will Vinzent…

Abel Lazarus “I talked to Dexter earlier. He might be the easiest to play this with without either of you ending up in jail. He’s. Nice.” He doesn’t seem to hate Abel, which he appreciates! Since. Uh. The fit… He threw…

He shakes his head gently as if that’s effective in clearing it but he still looks troubled if Vinzent looks back at him at any point.

“Alright, sounds good to me, thank you. I think that should work.”

Vinzent did notice the troubled look as he glanced back at Abel, getting him to worry.

Abel Lazarus “… Do you think the object of these cars is just going to keep getting worse? I feel like they’re getting more and more embarrassing.” Losing his things. Having the denizens running from him… Stealing food… He sighs. “I’d… Just like an office car or something. I think that would be nice.” For him and him alone. Really.

“I… Don’t know, but it’s possible, huh. I’ll still try to find what’s the least embarassing thing and maximize on that, but still…”

Well.

“An office car wouldn’t be a bad idea.” Technically, an office also has computers, of which Vinzent can work with! They could just vibe together-

“Obviously, I wouldn’t want to talk your ear off but… I’d like if we just hang out together too there, like sometimes talking while working… I wouldn’t mind showing you more of my art, hehe…”

Maybe this is also an excuse to draw Abel’s pretty face more-

Abel Lazarus

Vinzent Mayer “Obviously, I wouldn’t want to talk your ear off but… I’d like if we just hang out together too there, like sometimes talking while working… I wouldn’t mind showing you more of my art, hehe…”

Honestly an office car would only Highlight the ways Abel is very…. Unhealthy in his work ethic. At this current point in time he might honestly become hard to even talk to around his way of zoning in. Desperate to focus on filing papers instead of…

But Abel thinks his work ethic is healthy currently! So he’s not going to point out that he will neither sleep nor talk much in that hypothetical car.

“It would be… A lot more relaxing than this car has been.” He sets the brush aside and pulls his hair back to twist it into the bun. “It would be nice to see more of your art.”

The hairstyle is fairly simple- so he finishes it up easily.

“… I just… Hope nothing is a repeat of the island.” He still looks troubled. Still looks… Like he’s thinking of something else. “Ideally.”

Vinzent Mayer

Abel Lazarus

Abel Lazarus Honestly an office car would only Highlight the ways Abel is very…. Unhealthy in his work ethic. At this current point in time he might honestly become hard to even talk to around his way of zoning in. Desperate to focus on filing papers instead of…

SUPER FAIR. We gotta hope for the best-

Abel Lazarus But Abel thinks his work ethic is healthy currently!

No!!!!

Abel Lazarus “It would be… A lot more relaxing than this car has been.” He sets the brush aside and pulls his hair back to twist it into the bun. “It would be nice to see more of your art.”

Vinzent was patiently waiting as Abel does his hair, but still talks.

“Definitely. And I’d be happy to any time!”

Abel Lazarus “… I just… Hope nothing is a repeat of the island.” He still looks troubled. Still looks… Like he’s thinking of something else. “Ideally.”

At this… Vinzent sighs. Yeah, honestly, it hasn’t been great. We could have a beach episode without the added trauma thank you very much- Once it was done, the artist turned to Abel to thank him, with a smile. At seeing his face however, Vinzent’s own expression wasn’t happy either. While he can’t read Abel’s thoughts, it was close enough to guess what it would be about.

“Me neither. It was… Just awful.”

A pause as he looks at Abel’s face.

“… Hey, you know what would be nice too…? If there was some sort of like… Flowers shop or something, so I could show you how to make flowers crowns? This isn’t an absolute want nor need, but just an idea that could be fun! Anything to keep our hands busy while we spend time together…! I wouldn’t mind showing you some fun stuff so we don’t spend our times doing nothing but waiting, you know?”

It’s not a lot, he thinks. But still better than… Just sitting your ass in a office for hours either. Hey, anything that’d beat the stupid trauma dump island and this dumb mall car. (Although, he was still appreciative of his new clothes, that eventually he will show off to Abel. Eventually.)