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[Vash appears on the Plane quite suddenly, stumbling - but there is something very different about him today. You'd have to be blind to see it's nothing like a haircut.

There's a mass of white feathers sprouting from his right arm, and that side of his back, somehow merged with his coat instead of tearing through. They're forming feathery tendrils that look like wings, and they twitch and curl as he breathes. The whiteness of the tendrils has spread to his face, covering most of it, making him look a lot closer to inhuman. Even with all of this, his hair is still black.]

[his voice sounds raspy, speaking now made at an effort,] I did it! I got...

... away? [realizing where he is, Vash backs up a step, clutching at a feathery shoulder with his left hand]

Oh, no...

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[Steps closer.] "It?"

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[watches to make sure he doesn't get too close] My arm? My body? Take your pick.

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[Starting to understand, and he's not sure he likes it.]

This is an ability you have? And you can't control it?

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That's the thing! If it were really out of control... I don't even want to think about it. I shouldn't be able to do this at all.

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[Frowns and looks away, thinking of Moratoria. And of Shun.]

Could it get to that point, from where you are now?

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No. I don't have that kind of energy anymore.

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[Nods.] I suppose that's a relief. [Is now thinking of Havoc. The fond memories abound.]

This isn't something most people in your world can do, is it?

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No, it's not. ... Funny, that other lady asked the same thing.

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[Raises an eyebrow. Bad feeling is back.] Other lady?

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Uh-huh. The tough brunette with glasses.

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[Long pause.]

Misaki Kirihara. I know her.

[Pauses again, then smiles rather sheepishly.] This might not be the best time for introductions, but...I've met you before, but I don't think I ever introduced myself. Li Shengshun.

Is there anything I can do for you? Anything at all?

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[trying to smile again] I'm Akigo. There really isn't anything, but... thank you.

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[Long pause. Face is blank when he says,] Does it hurt?

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No. Kinda tingles, though.

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[Tiny smile.] Well, there's that at least.