[And that's by bringing the collar close so he can carefully unbuckle it, waiting to make sure Ain is ready for it before he reaches up to put it around his neck, making sure to put it on a notch that isn't too loose or too tight.
It's an instant change. Ain was very obviously a stray before, both in mannerisms and appearance, and people only need glance his way to realize that. With a collar on...that changes, no matter its meaning. It says without words "I'm taken". "I belong to someone".
Vash's heart stops beating, just for a moment.]
Oh...it looks perfect on you.
[And there are plenty of mirrors nearby if Ain wants to preen.]
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[Just. Putting that out there.]
But...there's only one way to find out!
[And that's by bringing the collar close so he can carefully unbuckle it, waiting to make sure Ain is ready for it before he reaches up to put it around his neck, making sure to put it on a notch that isn't too loose or too tight.
It's an instant change. Ain was very obviously a stray before, both in mannerisms and appearance, and people only need glance his way to realize that. With a collar on...that changes, no matter its meaning. It says without words "I'm taken". "I belong to someone".
Vash's heart stops beating, just for a moment.]
Oh...it looks perfect on you.
[And there are plenty of mirrors nearby if Ain wants to preen.]