Is it that strange? [ That's the implication right? He assumes anyway. He shrugs a little with one shoulder, unbothered by being judged. There's precious little that Vash feels he has any right to, a whole wish certainly isn't it. ]

Wishing to be better at wishing's a little complicated. I'd be worried whatever's granting the wishes might get something confused. [ He's not sure entirely how this works, despite the little story he was told when he first picked up the pen and paper. ]

If you want your pens, I could write that down for you. [ Again, unclear if he's joking, but he looks sincere at least. ] If I knew your name.

[ Considering there's a steady level of whispering going on around them, it's only a matter of time until some pushy npc says or does something besides clear their throat. ]