[The ribbon is still tied there, with Vash anxiously checking it every so often to make sure it hasn’t been lost. Ain marking it with words as a symbol of being his causes Vash to blush even more fiercely, dropping his forehead gently against Ain’s.]

It’s not going anywhere. I won’t take it off for anything.

[And because he’s a Nerd, he’ll brush their noses together.]

This town probably has a clothing store with pet accessories. We can look before we go back, if you want.

[Can they afford it? Not really. Does Vash care? WEEELLLLL-]

I’m going to have to buy you another ribbon too.