[ that's okay, vash is used to being shunned ... but vincent is still here and hasn't yeeted himself out of his presence, so that's all he can hope for, acerbic remarks or not! ]

He seems like a good kid.

[ that's an understatement, but for once he will keep his thoughts to himself. ]

Do you like cake? What kind is your favourite? We should definitely go get some then! I've only had ... [ his singular birthday cake .... ]

... Actually, I can't remember what it was, but it was delicious!