"Who—"
"Me."
"Don't be stupid. You'd never—"
"Why not?"
"Because. All those people..." Vash trailed off uneasily. His brother's sapphire eyes were sparkling like the naked gleam of a knife.
"Perfect, huh? Now Tessla can rest in peace." He giggled, unhinged.
"Wha—Tessla!" Vash sputtered. His brain connected the pieces suddenly and he froze. Knives smirked.
"I had to do it, Vash. For her. They would've done the same to us eventu—"
Their pod jerked suddenly, dumping the twins in a corner. Vash barely noticed, his eyes blank, but Knives ran to the tiny window with a hiss.
"Rem!"