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Who: Vash
Broadcast: Video
Action: At a nice restaurant
When: Evening

[When the credits froze Vash was alright. He had some funds he couldn't get to because of it, but he had also had plenty of money squirreled away. The idea of 'invisible' money always seemed a bit odd to him anyway.

But what he did know is that some may not have done the same thing. While there was still plenty of food it would be what was on the ship and that stuff got bland fast. Besides, the ships were a bit crowded anyway.

Which is why he was turning on the video feature now. He clears his throat and puts on his most "charming" smile.]

Lovelies of the Fleet! It is simply terrible that our money has been taken from us through no fault of our own! Leaving us stuck with the terrible slop they call food on these ships!

But worry not! Your hero Vash has saved some away and is of course always willing to share with you lovelies! Looking for something a bit more tasty tonight. I, your lovely, handsome, and gracious host; Vash the St-[No, wait. Trying to NOT to be seen as criminal now.] Stupendous would be happy to take you on a lovely date tonight!

Simply meet me at the The Solar Garden! I'll be sure to reserve a nice table in the back for two or more~~~

All I ask in return is a bit of conversation and your company. Although fair warning; you'll likely want to thank me in other ways. Like an offering of dessert after dinner which I will be more than happy to accept!

[And there he'll end it and be waiting at The Solar Garden. A restaurant he has heard is a popular place for date night in this part of space.

This is obviously the perfect plan for a date. Totally no way this could go wrong and guys would show up, right? Or kids. Or people who know exactly what Vash is actually trying to do and will just troll the heck out of him, right?]

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[Despite being tired Vash still manages to pull out an amused smile.] Are you kidding, I could go all night! How about you?

Fresh as a daisy! And hungry to boot. [She flops down in an available chair, grinning at him over her hands.] So. What're my options?

Well, can I see that for a second? [Vash turns the menu around to face him for a moment.] Alright, just don't pick this, this, this, and anything more expensive than this now, okay?

Otherwise I may end up washing the dishes here.

Really? You asked me on a date with limits? Vash, that's not very gentlemanly of you.

[Vash just grins, unashamed.] Sorry! Maybe if you had been a bit here a bit earlier I wouldn't have had to put limits on it.

So now it's my fault?

Wow, Vash. I thought we could have a good meal, but I guess there won't be any dessert after all.

Sorry, I know you were just fashionably late because you wanted to look your best! How about this? I'll make up for the limitations and take you out drinking when our account ever become unfrozen or I make some more money later.

[She was tempted to let this slide after some casual mockery, but honestly that first comment is kind of you know. Offensive to the extreme. She always looks her best, hdu.]

I have a better idea. And it'll help you save face with anyone that comes after me.

Oh, really? Can I see an example of how you'd do that?

Hard to see.

I'll loan you the funds for any extra dates you have today. Including mine.

R-really? You'd do that?

[Wait.]

Why?

Because no man should ever have to dishonour the deal he made with a lady. I'll do it for the preservation of your honour!

[A beat.]

Plus interest.

Aw! Nami! You really are a tru--- [And there's the catch.] How much interest?

Mmm, I think that depends on how long you take to pay me back. It goes up over time. But it starts small.

Wait. The interest would get bigger? What kind of friendly loan would that be?!

One that's not friendly at all! You don't mix business and friendships, Vash. That's how you ruin friendships. So it's purely professional!

You know how interest works right? Just a little bit extra for each week.

Yeah, but I've never been a big fan of being in debt. More so when I'm not sure when the income is going to be coming back. How much extra a week?

First week's free! In fact, if you get it all back to me within a week, I'll buy you a batch of fresh doughnuts.

After that I start adding five per cent a week. It's not that bad, is it?

Really? Just five per cent a week? [He scratches at his chin. That doesn't actually sound too bad. Even if they keep the accounts frozen forever he could take a few jobs to pay that back eventually.]

That sounds more than reasonable in fact. So go ahead and order what you like then. I'll pay you back as soon as our bank accounts are unfrozen again or I could probably find some odd jobs around.

Edited 2016-03-26 08:55 (UTC)

[And sold. 5 per cent is a vast cutdown on 300 per cent, but she did land him in this mess quite deliberately to begin with. There's only so far Nami will take it.]

You got it! You're a real gentleman, Vash.

[GONNA ORDER SOMETHING EXPENSIVE NOW.]

Well, what can I say? I can't say no to a pretty face.

[Vash... is sticking with water. Doesn't really want to be in debt forever.]