"I'm okay." He lies, but does no more to protest his brother taking over making dinner. Even as he feels a bit bitter that his brother is taking away his distraction from the desire that is currently driving him mad.

He feels like a mad dog again. The creature that had been chained and teased relentlessly until they released him onto Cyril and he--

Startled by his own recalled memories Vash drops the utensil he was handing over to his brother and a sharp intake of breath.

"Maybe I should go for a walk." He doesn't feel safe to be around his own kids right now.