In this illusion

[Vincent is in the Battle Dome, shooting down monsters, when he transforms. It's not like he's unused to shifting form mid-battle, but it's generally not into the form of a certain lady-scientist. And Lucrecia's body is just not suited for battle. He tries to shoot down the remaining monsters. His skills seem to at least be intact but it's a struggle to physically keep going. So he's heading quickly for an exit.]

[On the way out of the Battle Dome itself, Vincent-as-Lucrecia trips over his considerably too long cape and falls flat on his face. ...Her face. How confusing. And unnerving. He loves Lucrecia and would like to see her more than anything but not in this way.]

...I should have expected this.

[Now appearing live in the town square... but also in voice format on the journals... it's Vincent, once again singing. His monsters are restless because of the messed up AU-ness, so what else can he do but sing about it? This time he's in a blue suit and shorter hair than usual.]

♫Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide
No escape from reality
Open your eyes
Look up to the skies and see
I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy
Because I'm easy come, easy go
A little high, little low
Any way the wind blows, doesn't really matter to me, to me♫

( cut for LENGTH! not cut ICLY )

[ooc: Vincent is from an AU in which the modern-era Turks found him in the coffin and he went with them in a plan to take the company down from within. Replies will come from demon_turk.]

[Vincent takes forever to do things, especially when they involve a certain scientist and his love for her. Ever since she left and returned, he's unsure where things stand in regards to... that. So he's avoided asking. He's been unsure how to approach her about it for a while, but has finally made his mind up. Maybe his AU self wasn't entirely wrong in some respects... so today is it. He'll go to her place with some flowers and tell her how he feels.]

[The teleportation hits him right after he knocks on her door. Just as he's transported away, he holds up a bouquet of lilies... which are going to be held at YOUR character, wherever he appears, along with him being mid-sentence. Expect to see him ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE.]

-and I still have feelings for you.

It's been a trying time for us all. These events are far beyond my expertise to handle, although I've done all that I could. [A small sigh about that. This version still has his angst about the monsters, but he also has a way of distracting himself.]

In the meantime, while we have something of a respite... for any ladies who are lonely for companionship, I would be honored to provide that. To those I'm not acquainted with, I'm your resident Valentine. Vincent Valentine.

[Be afraid. Be very afraid. Vincent has actually combed his hair and has tied it back into a ponytail. He's also looking very... gentlemanly and polished overall, and has even set aside his old tattered cape for one that's in much better condition. He's in a mood to wander around town, so you can expect to run into him most anywhere today.]

[...and if you're a woman expect to be randomly given a single red rose if he should so much as glance at you.]

This month cannot end soon enough.

[Yuffie, still want to comment and break his brain? XD He's affected so go for it!]

...Why am I...

[A somber expression on his face, Vincent-in-Train's-body heads out to find a tree to settle near and brood.]

HA! It seems I am immune to...

...No.

[Never mind. Say hello to the Hojocent, Luceti. Vincent has just been sentenced to a fate worse than death.]