[SE] once more into the breach

It's all very much starting to come together - as best it can anyway, given the gravity of the situation and the relatively rare nature of the flowers they require to proceed. Glancing between Sah and Remi at the mention of extracting flowers from pre-existing items (it's a good idea), and smiling at Deimos as he begins to speak, before Ronin can add anything further, his husband is having a That's So Raven moment. Stepping out and beside the Bastion before his feet give him permission to do anything else, whilst it's clear that nothing is wrong with Remi, exactly, the Knight literally can't stop himself from lingering nearby in case he's needed. Blinking across to the Tidebreaker and smiling, not just at the contents of the message but at the fact that he's been able to receive one from Mort's realm, Ronin reaches out to squeeze Remi's hand. "I suppose it might require a god to dismantle an item put together by one," he says slowly, glancing between them. "Can we leave that in your capable hands, Hadama? As for who to inform, whilst I do think that the more people know about this to help, the better, let's perhaps try and keep it to word of mouth? We can't stop The Family from hearing about this in some way, but we can at least make it more difficult for them." RONIN Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps up on you.

He nodded in agreement with the short list of who to give a Lily or Rose to for safekeeping; the most powerful among them, and the most likely to be able to keep the precious flowers safe until they could be used. Then Sah's suggestion of item deconstruction was met with curiosity and interest around the gathering, Hadama's included, as he looked to the young mage with bright, approving eyes.

Deimos's revelation of Halo's quest was even more welcome, and the Tidebreaker inclined his head deeply in gratitude for the northern region's willingness to help all of Caido's citizens who might be or become Void-touched. But Remi inhaled sharply, drawing a flicker of a concerned gaze towards the Bastion and a tension in Hadama's muscles as the possibility of some unwelcome mental intrusion became entirely too possible--

He had not expected seaglass eyes to find his own or the words that came next, and he blinked but nodded cautiously in acceptance until the message itself was delivered.

And, for a moment, the meeting faded away around him. His expression did not change, but his breath caught in his throat and emerald eyes closed as he swallowed hard against the pulse of love for his friend, grief that, while no longer fresh, was still powerful when it caught him unawares, and fierce pride in her bright and fighting spirit. A ghost of those emotions slipped through the Attuned bond as he placed a hand over his heart and bowed deeply to Remi, lacking the words to express his gratitude in such a public setting.

He met the understanding gazes of the bonded demigods with a softness in his own eyes. "Yes," he said simply to the task now before him. And to the decision to keep their plans amongst those they most trusted and by word of mouth alone.

Giving Remi and Hadama the space to receive and react to Ray's message, Ronin stands quietly by his husband's shoulder until the minutes have passed and the initial shock has faded. "It looks, then, as though we know what we need to do for now. Let's keep in touch - once we've got one of those flowers and it's been passed to us," Us being the group that would ultimately be going to Starfall, "we can meet again and decide the best way forward." Until then, though, they are all together once more, and there's drink and food and any other conversations that might be worth having. For Ronin, though, he's already leaning in to press a kiss to Remi's temple and offer Seren a smile - there's little more to discuss for him. I'll archive this in 24 hours if everyone wants to throw in a finishing post (if they feel like it!) RONIN Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps up on you.