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[livlaughlove]

livio

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Powers nerfed & gained

Self-healing: Nerfed on arrival from near-instant to delayed by a few minutes. Think 5-10.

Superhuman strength: Nerfed on arrival. Still super strong, but not to the same extent.

Dragon Blessing - Strength: Makes up for original nerf. Plus dual sets of horns, one pair curved down to frame his face, one pair curved back and up. Sharp and harshly angled, like his sunburst tattoos.

Dragon Blessing - Balance: Thick, alligator-like tail.

Deaths & Resurrection prices

Death - August 2024: Killed by a Corrupted Vash.
Price: Marksmanship skill. Can no longer aim a gun worth a damn.

Other permanent changes

Memory Loss - February 2024: In Razlo's heartspace, his memory of Chapel defending him to the other Masters was destroyed. He still recalls having been fiercely loyal to Chapel, but not why.

Scarring - March 2024: Scars in an enormous jaw pattern spanning from his thighs to upper arm, with teeth marks along both his chest and back.

Temporary changes

Hydra form - May 2025: from Event/TDM 24. A bunch of fungi made LR into some fun guys.

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weasel's note: livio's handwriting is extremely neat and uncannily consistent. every letter is always the same exact size and shape. as if simply writing perfectly in times new roman was a humanly possible thing.

livio can commonly be found where he lives at vash's house or looking after the school.

plotting contact: PM // discord @ fuckweasel

Comments

[purevanillacookie]

[ Oh! The Library! Pure Vanilla obviously perks upon seeing it, his tail wiggling excitedly. He was told to check around here for where he might have hidden information to himself, from himself. He will have to come here after... And the observatory! Tail goes brrbrbrbrbrbr. The offices make him glance with a little smile, and of course he's interested, but he's not going to just start browsing with Livio so kindly showing him around.]

Oh, thank you! Please, let me aid you in the repairs? My Kingdom had a small school I lead for the healing arts, and I must admit, seeing the school in such a state stirs more than a little desire to see it shine once again.

[ The observatory might be replaced with a greenhouse, considering the state of the sky. ]

[livlaughlove]

[while it isn't enough to get him to smile, livio does feel some sort of relief at seeing pure vanilla enjoying himself. it's reassuring that somebody can still find things to be pleased with after what they learned at the meeting. not that livio realizes how fired up pretty much everyone else is, seeing as he left.]

You can if you'd like. Just don't push yourself. [pv IS over 1000 years old, after all. that can't be kind on the knees.]

... What was your healing school like?

[purevanillacookie]

[ If only Livio knew how close Pure Vanilla always was to the edge. It's something he will never tell anyone. Instead he focuses on the now and attempts to bring joy to those around him. So when Livio says yes, he beams and begins to look around to take a better stock of the situation. Things that need to be replaced, shored up. Pure Vanilla is going to poke and prod, shockingly spry for a man in his thousands THANK YOU. The power of anime and souljam. ]

It was small, barely more than a few rooms, but it was enough. Cookies from all over Earthbread would come to the Kingdom to study there, and hone their healing crafts. You will recall our talk about the medicinal properties of plants? Those that found they did not have a magic touch, could practice the art of Herbology as well. All were welcome, so long as their hearts were filled with the will to help others.

[ As he speaks, Pure Vanilla tests floorboards cautiously with his staff, ears flicking and perking to the ones that squish or squeak. ]

It is much smaller now, due to a tragic event I must pass on speaking about [ He doesn't want to sadden them both any further than Livio already is ] but the principles are the same. Those with the desire to aid those in need are welcome, and I will teach all who wish to learn.

[livlaughlove]

Herbology...? [as far as he knows, livio sure as hell doesn't have a "magic touch." and while he isn't so naive as to think some plants would stop someone from dying in dire straits...]

All? [it doesn't occur to him that he might be acting a bit presumptuous until after he's spoken, and maybe not even then.] Would you teach people here?

[purevanillacookie]

Yes! Though I am unsure of other worlds plants, there were quite a few back home that had incredible properties when used right. I am sure with enough time, we can discover similar ones here. They can cure illnesses as well as ward off disease.

[ Hm, squeaky floor, avoid that. The question makes him pause and turn to Livio, his smile softening. ]

Of course I would. Should they wish to learn, and desire to aid those around them, then I will do my utmost to teach them what I can.

[livlaughlove]

[when he hears the boards creak, livio turns as if ready to catch pv should he fall.] Careful...

[... but peepaw is capable of taking care of himself, so livio glances away sheepishly when face to face with him.]

Well, uh... When we get this place cleaned up enough to use the classrooms, sign me up.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Livio you are absolutely the sweetest. Pure Vanilla has such a soft spot for people like you. ]

My friend, it would be my honor to teach you what I know. Whatever you may wish to learn. If you wish to learn before the School is properly fixed, please simply seek me out. I am always available should you need me.

[livlaughlove]

[it's small, so much so that it's hardly there at all, but livio manages a skittish smile.]

You're already volunteering to help patch the place up. I don't wanna add to your plate.

[purevanillacookie]

[ A smile is a smile, and he knows Livio doesn't have much to smile about right now, so even that tiny nervous one? Warms Pure Vanilla's heart. ]

Oh, please don't worry yourself with such an idea. It would be my pleasure. Knowledge should be shared, after all. And there will be moments where there is no work to be done on the School, by weather or lack of material. Or mayhap a simple desire to get away and take a break.

[livlaughlove]

[liv is starting to understand that this is just the sort of person pv is, even if he feels like he doesn't deserve it.]

Thank you, Pure Vanilla Cookie. [yeah he's still saying that --] Y'know, if you ever need anything, you can always ask me, too.

[purevanillacookie]

[ The full use of his name makes him smile fondly. Someday he hopes Livio will be comfortable enough dropping the Cookie part. ]

I know, my friend, and I thank you, for having such a kind heart to offer such in your period of grieving. All I ask of from you for now, is to care for yourself. Treat yourself with as much kindness as you would treat others. I know it is a difficult request, but may I have your word you will try? It would ease my heart.

[livlaughlove]

[good lord, pv is going to be the death of him. as always, liv doesn't feel like he deserves to be treated with kindness. in a way, he thinks watching nick die again and being abandoned by vash is exactly what was always coming to him. how can he promise to be kind to himself when he knows he's guilty?

but then, how can he deny such a heartfelt request? wouldn't that be the greater sin? pure vanilla is the one present, right here, after all.]

... I'll do my best. You have my word.

[purevanillacookie]

Thank you, Livio. That is all I will ask for, and I appreciate it far more than words can convey.

[ Here he hesitates a little. He doesn't want to keep intruding on Livio, knowing the man might want some alone time still, but there's a larger part of him that doesn't want the man to spiral by himself. So, best to ask. ]

I do not wish to keep pushing my company on you past your comfort, so please allow my to ask. Would you like to be alone now?

[livlaughlove]

[he pauses to really give it thought. his first instinct is to say that he doesn't want to be alone, actually... but considering what he just promised... hm.]

... It isn't that you're pushing, or that I'm uncomfortable... but I think I should probably try to go get some sleep. I... haven't, really, since... [... yeah.]

[purevanillacookie]

[ Livio. He sighs softly, then looks around the school thoughtfully, giving the other a... sort of amused, playful look. ]

In an actual bed, correct?

[ If you try to fall asleep here on the floor, SIR... ]

[livlaughlove]

[he just! blinks!]

Uh... Where else? [maybe he pouts a little...] If you've heard anything about a couple mattresses on the floor, I still think that's a real bed... but that's at my place. There's an actual bed at... Vash's.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Well, at least it's not on the bare floor itself. And he can understand not wanting to go to Vash's. But. No, that won't do. Not while the man is so low. ]

Mmm... may I ask something else of you? Stay at my place for the night?

[ It's an innocent request for the former Cookie, it was common practice to offer room to someone who needed sleep. And a couple mattresses on the floor sounds... uncomfortable. And if he sleeps in the school, where it's so dirty and falling down around his ears. Absolutely not. ]

[livlaughlove]

[livio shakes his head. pv doesn't understand all the circumstances, that's all.]

Angelina's at their -- at his place. I've been lookin' after her, and I don't wanna throw her for a bigger loop than all this mess already is.

[purevanillacookie]

Oh! Do not let me take your time further from her then, my friend! But please, remember my offer stands, my door is always open. For you and Angelina both.

[ Whoever or whatever Angelina is. ]

[livlaughlove]

... Thank you.

Maybe I'll bring her around to see you once things calm down. [things are pretty calm, now. it's mostly his own warring issues he means.] ... You are okay with dogs, right?

[purevanillacookie]

Ah, dog like the one by the manor?

[ Rusty, and let PV tell you, to him, that's a weird looking hound. ]

I am! It will not be a problem! Now shoo, you need rest. I will stay around here for the time being, if you do not mind, and see what I can do on my own to fix some things up.