( open + closed ) i bet you didn't know that i was dangerous

[moneyman]

CHARACTERS: Vaughn aaaaand open! (with some closed stuff too)
DATE: 1/21
WARNINGS: Vague spoilers for Tales from the Borderlands, will update if there's anything else!
SUMMARY: It's a canon update! There are a couple of open prompts and some closed ones in the comments. Also feel free to drop me a wildcard or PM/PP me at clickboom if you want something!

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[moneyman]

[ he'd be pretty impressed. ]

Guns, mostly. [ a pause while he considers the accuracy of this statement. ] ...Okay, it's pretty much just guns. And even then, there's a lot I could improve on. I'm definitely not an expert. What about you?

[ he doesn't sound all that surprised to hear she fights. she's probably some kind of badass warrior princess or something. ]

[assent]

[ Guns makes sense, it seems like the majority are more familiar with those. ]

If you would like help some time, I do not mind aiding you with your aim. I am used to guns and have a good shot. Really it is a shame we do not have anything bigger available.

[ ????????? Bigger?? Well she is thinking of fighter planes and tanks here so. Yes. Warrior princess isn't too far off in this case. Her country is a Mess ]

[moneyman]

Really? That'd be awesome. I mean, I guess I'm a decent shot now, but like I said, always room for improvement, right? I'd definitely appreciate your help!

[ ...wait. ]

What do you mean "bigger," though? Like a rocket launcher or something?

[assent]

Of course. Hopefully I have some ideas that may help.

[ A beat, and her eyes might be lighting up slightly. ] A rocket launcher would be an excellent idea! My gun has a grenade launcher, though I do not have grenades to use with it at present... but a rocket launcher would be even more impressive.

[moneyman]

[ ...okay, now he's back to being a little surprised again. surprised and impressed. he raises his eyebrows. ]

You have a gun with a grenade launcher? Like, here?

[assent]

[ Sonia's head cants to the side at his surprise. ] Yes? I had it with me at the snow ball fight, however as I was not able to use it for too long you may have missed it.

[ She sure did stuff snow into the grenade launcher... ]

[moneyman]

Oh, yeah, I was... a little distracted. [ but it was all A Show apparently, so everything's fine. he guesses. ] Oh my god, though, were you shooting snowballs at people with a grenade launcher? That's amazing.

[ he really wishes he could have seen that. ]

[assent]

[ Understandable, she ended up distracted enough with trying to shove snow down Lance's suit and then having her ass kicked by Giovanni anyway. Good times. ]

Indeed! Though for many of the people here it would seem it is not easy to catch them with a slower weapon.

[moneyman]

[ he has to laugh at that. the mental image is just too much. ]

Ahh, yeah, that makes sense. Still a pretty genius idea, though, I have to say. Plus, it means you can play around with it and shoot at people without, like... you know, making them explode. So that's a perk.

[assent]

[ It's all well and good until you're yelling at your friend to strip... [bleak] ]

Perhaps later I will let you try it. It is also good for target practice in bad conditions. Um. Would you like a drink while I am in the middle of this actually?

[ She indicates to her mug. ]

[moneyman]

[ well. clearly he has a lot to learn about Sonia. as long as she never yells at him to strip... ]

Both of those things sound awesome. What are you drinking?

[assent]

[ Unlikely, as he doesn't wear a skin tight paladin suit that makes it impossible to shove snow down :( ]

Hot chocolate.

[ She moves to grab another mug, starting to add powder to that and pouring water in there too. ]

I did not used to have it very often, but I find myself needing the energy here.

[moneyman]

[ lucky for him. ]

Oh, wow. I can't remember the last time I had hot chocolate. Thanks!

[ drinking hot chocolate and talking about guns. truly a heartwarming scene. ]

[assent]

[ That is true... ]

No problemo! I am not as good as some people who make it-- [ Haise, tbh. who knows how. ] --but I have been practising.

[ tbh even her version probably tastes divine. ]

Do you like extra sugar in yours?

[moneyman]

[ he flashes her a sly smile, like he's some kind of badass for what he's about to say. ]

Hell yeah, I do.

[assent]

[ This is not badass at all Vaughn... it is the opposite of badass. It is cute??? ]

Gotcha! I shall have this ready en un momento! [ What Spanglish this is. ] There you go.

[ She's careful when she hands his mug over, finishing her own after and taking a sip. ]

Were you looking for something to eat before?

[moneyman]

[ hey, it was worth a shot. he takes the mug with a nod of thanks and tries a sip. ]

—Hey, this is really good! I can totally tell you've been practicing.

[ he takes another sip, and then swallows hastily as she mentions food. ]

...Oh, yeah. I guess I forgot. Hmm, what goes well with hot chocolate?

[assent]

A-ah! Thank you very much! I have been drinking more of it than I should because of the cold, though I do try to mix it up with tea and coffee as well.

[ Or she'll put on 39534895 lbs tbh. ]

Hmm... perhaps a pastry? It is the French way, I believe.

[moneyman]

No problem!

[ he probably doesn't need caffeine, but that's just too bad. ]

Hmm, pastries, huh? [ he glances around the kitchen, eventually making a beeline for a giant breadbox. after only a couple of seconds of peeking, he pulls out a donut, looking pretty pleased with himself. ] Are donuts French? I mean, I'm gonna eat this regardless, but just for reference.

[assent]

[ She nods in confirmation, watching as he goes over to the breadbox to find something. ]

They are actually Dutch. Though it may be similar to having the Spanish churros if you are having it with hot chocolate. Though the Spanish hot chocolate is more like molten chocolate, than instant powder mix. Hmm...

[ She's too well read for this I am sorry... ]

[moneyman]

[ Dutch, French, it all means about the same thing to him: jack shit. but that's okay, because the important thing is that he knows what a donut is, and he knows that they are delicious. he looks at her curiously even as he takes a bite. ]

Molten chocolate, huh? Sounds pretty intense. [ he'd try it. ] What's a churro?

[assent]

[ She puts her mug on the side, her hands raising up to press against her face. ]

It is truly very delicious! I had the kitchens at the castle make it for me, churros are similar to doughnuts in that they are deep fried dough, but they are less sweet. You dip them into the chocolate.

[moneyman]

Oh, my god. That sounds amazing.

[ how does he even manage to stay in the shape he's in? it's a mystery. ]

...Wait, do you live in a castle at home, too?

[assent]

[ I'd say how does she, but no she does exercise... at least... ]

Yes, of course. It would be strange for a Princess to live anywhere else, would it not?

[ She... forgets that people don't know she is one w/e ]

[moneyman]

[ he's about to take another bite of his donut, but instead he just stops abruptly and looks at her, wide-eyed. it's not really a surprise, but... ]

—Whoa, you're a princess?