( He catches Aodh in the corridor of their new residence, Vash dragging his semi-aching feet down the halls when he comes across his dragon friend. Immediately some of the weariness dissipates in favour of the plant lifting a cheerful little hand in a tired wave. Seeing a friend makes things better. )

Aodh! ( At the sound of his voice the taller man turns towards him, footsteps even as he comes closer. Vash's grin widens further. ) Hey buddy, you going somewhere? Is that a towel? Wait, shoot. You were going for a bath, I just wanted to say hey anyway, wh-.

( He should expect it. This is not the first time Aodh just decided to lift him straight off his feet. )

Hey, hey. ( Scooped up all Vash can do is wriggle. ) Aodh! I can walk. Wait, where are we going? Hey!