blossom; cellphone

[punchtheflowers]

[You have reached the voice mailbox of ...Vinnie. Please leave a message after the tone. ... BEEP! Or drop him a text. He's been really into that lately. Specify date and time and which boy you just saw Sasha talking to so he knows who to punch.]

Comments

[punchtheflowers]

[Knocking on doors was for squares and prudes, naturally. Regardless of Marie's mood, Vinnie was psyched to see you and your soon to be tattooed self. But he did have to ask:]

So what brought on this idea?

[tidalwaves]

[Marie shifts around, still a little self-conscious about the idea. Unconsciously, he touches his shoulder where Char had bitten into him.]

I just, like, wanted to cover some of these scars up with something.

[punchtheflowers]

[Vinnie blinked - but Marie did mention it was to cover something. It made complete sense. The surprise on his face didn't last long and was quickly replaced by an encouraging smile.]

...I love it. You got a design in mind?

[tidalwaves]

Heh...

[That was sort of reassuring. Although Marie should have expected that Vinnie would be in favor of it, whatever reason he came up with...]

Yeah. I dunno. Sorta.

[Except yes completely. But that was embarrassing too.]

[punchtheflowers]

[Well, if Marie didn't want to come out and tell him what exactly he wanted, that was cool too. Considering that the Wartortle had kept something as important as evolving to himself, Vinnie was just relieved that he was informed at all.]

If y'have a sketch or reference pictures, you should bring'em. They'd probably be able to get started on it sooner.

[tidalwaves]

[Pause. Marie turned around, sifted through some of the papers on his desk, and turned back towards Vinnie, holding out a slightly crumpled up piece of paper. On it, a crudely scribbled tattoo design.]

I guess, like, something like that? Or something ... or whatever. I want it to cover the shoulder.

[punchtheflowers]

[Vinnie took a look but... well, upon seeing it, he wasn't really sure what to say. The idea was great, this streaming waterfall that cascaded over the shoulder, and it was even in an art style similar to his own. But that wasn't the most surprising part about it.]

There's... flowers?

[But Marie didn't like flowers.]

[tidalwaves]

[Cue more embarrassment. Marie avoided eye contact, nervously held a hand to his face, and mumbled.]

They're... Venusaur flowers.

[wow marie that's kinda gay]

[punchtheflowers]

[Unable to help himself, despite any semblance of self-control he wanted to have, Vinnie's face broke out into a helpless, sad smile. Even if he wanted to hold it back, he couldn't - every feeling was welling up inside of him, and there weren't words to describe how overwhelmingly touched he felt.

So he he went over and hugged Marie instead, as tightly as he was able. Sorry for this violation of your personal bubble, but Vinnie just had to let it out.]

fuc i don't have any brotercuddle icons anymore

[tidalwaves]

[Oh.

Admittedly, Marie would have preferred a little warning before he was hugged. He just sort of stood there, still, for a second, his face pressed into his brother's chest. As soon as he got over the fleeting uncomfortable feeling, Marie returned the hug. Vinnie hugs were sort of the best.

He searched for something simple to say, but only managed to mumble a fairly out-of-place;]

Thanks.

n-nooo

[punchtheflowers]

[It was a short hug, if only because Vinnie pulled away to get a better look at Marie's face. The smile still wasn't leaving his face, but it had become a touch more flustered, a little flattered.]

Heh. What're you thankin' me for?

[tidalwaves]

[Marie returned the smile, looking equally flustered. He didn't look at Vinnie, but rather looked at his feet, still a bit bashful.]

I dunno. I guess, like, I mean... Having that in there? It's sort of, like, to say thank you. I dunno.

[punchtheflowers]

[Vinnie rested his hands on the Wartortle's shoulders and beamed proudly. You could be a troublesome little brother at times, Marie, but moments like these - knowing he thought of his family and knowing how he tried to grow - made it worth all the more.]

It's gonna look fuckin' awesome.

[tidalwaves]

[That earned Vinnie a direct look and a rather bashful grin.]

You think so?

[punchtheflowers]

Oh yeah.

[Though he felt it was his duty to also warn Marie:] It's gonna hurt though, gettin' needles in scar tissue.

[tidalwaves]

Yeah, I know. I read about it, or whatever. Still, I'm sort of, like, nervous. I guess that's, like, why I told you about it? I dunno.

[punchtheflowers]

S'normal to be nervous. That's what I'm here for.

[Vinnie smiled again, and gestured to the door with a nod of his head.]

Ready?

[tidalwaves]

Right. Yeah...

[Marie nodded back at Vinnie, then headed for the door.]

Thanks for coming and stuff.