starswing | The Future Past III; Laurent and Vaike

Vaike: Laurent? Is that you? So the Son of Vaike still lives!
Laurent: F-Father?! Have I gone mad?
Vaike: Is it just me, or are you even lankier than I remember? I'm sure food must be hard to come by, but come on! Put some meat on them bones!
Laurent: How can you be here?
Vaike: The Vaike is everywhere! He may be dead in your world, but not in others. That's why the Vaike has crossed between worlds to save your hide.
Laurent: Is that even possible? ... No, I refuse to believe it.
Vaike: Ugh, does everything always have to add up with you? Look. The Vaike is here! Are you gonna turn that kind of power down 'cause ya can't wrap your head around it?
Laurent: No. I don't need to understand it. I just need to stay calm and... and then I can f-figure out the best course of... Ahh... *sob*
Vaike: Do you always break down into tears before you finish your sentences?
Laurent: I'm not crying! S-some ash just flew into my eyes.
Vaike: Through your glasses?
Laurent: Ugh. Listen-- I have feelings too! My dead father just appeared out of nowhere. How did you think I'd react?
Vaike: Couldn't turn the floodwaters back, eh? The Vaike does have that effect on people. But maybe you should trust your heart more than that head full of brains. Ya coulda just said you're happy to see me instead of bein' so stubborn.
Laurent: I shouldn't be weeping like this on a battlefield. How mortifying...
Vaike: Naw, let it all out. At least this means ya finally accept who I am. It's time to let me be your father again. For a little while, anyway. C'mere.
Laurent: Father...
Vaike: *Ahem* All right, tender moment over. Now let's shake and Vaike those Risen! Let's see what Teach's son has learned since class was dismissed!
Laurent: All right, Father. You just wait till you see how fast I move. The wind will dry the tears right off my face! And besides... I wouldn't want blurry vision to ruin this chance to see the Vaike in action again.