[SE] keeping it lit

and my heart ran away with me

The bite of cold catches Remi along the ribs as well, sharp enough to pull a startled gasp from him as he flinches instinctively against Ronin’s chest, fingers tightening at his waist while the frost blooms and fades. He blinks against the sudden chill, breath misting briefly before warmth rushes back in, and when his eyes track Sugar wheeling away beyond the mantle of Ronin’s wings, his expression softens into fond exasperation.

A boyish roll of his eyes follows, lips quirking as he tips his head back just enough to call after her, "I thought you had it handled!" the words bright with laughter rather than reproach, thinking she was just upset at having to deal with the remaining fire on her own. Then his attention settles back where it belongs, shoulders easing as he exhales and lets himself relax fully into the shelter Ronin makes without even thinking about it.

"Honestly," Remi sighs, affectionate and amused, before pausing as though something has just surfaced in his mind. His brows lift slightly, tone shifting into casual warmth as he adds, "Oh, actually, I’ve been meaning to tell you. I had tea with Isla the other day, and...she has some rather big news."

remi

Styling stolen from Sky (obviously)