[He watched with bemusement, resting a forearm on a raised knee and lightly tapping his pencil against his leg as the hail of rocks. This was not uncommon where he was from, and it seemed like it might not be too uncommon for Vash either. The guy reacted relatively gamely given that there was a hail of projectiles from a laughing gang of children.
Of course, not all the rocks hit. They flew in all directions honestly, which amused him just as much. He suddenly snapped his book shut, creating a loud sound after Vash begged off for mercy. He would provide.]
That's enough, children. Vash has shown you his skills, and he needs a break now.
[The kids made various 'aww', 'nooooo', and 'boooo' at him, but he waved them in and actually handed out a coin to each of them then shooed them away. They liked shiny things, liked being rewarded, so they didn't mind leaving the area soon after with their little bounty.]
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Of course, not all the rocks hit. They flew in all directions honestly, which amused him just as much. He suddenly snapped his book shut, creating a loud sound after Vash begged off for mercy. He would provide.]
That's enough, children. Vash has shown you his skills, and he needs a break now.
[The kids made various 'aww', 'nooooo', and 'boooo' at him, but he waved them in and actually handed out a coin to each of them then shooed them away. They liked shiny things, liked being rewarded, so they didn't mind leaving the area soon after with their little bounty.]
Not too bruised up, are you Vash?