Matters of the Soul

Sitting back on his heels, the alchemist frowned deeply at Sam's explanation. Clenching his teeth together and breathing a steady stream out his nose, Remi had to force his fingers to stay in Sam's and not instead turn into claws and shred the upholstery. "If I have learned one thing, it is that we all make decisions not everyone likes. You surely heard what happened with Jigano when he was king for all of a few hours?" Remi shook his head and tried not to scowl. "I think as an ascended you have...a different view of the Voice than we do. Which is to be expected. But that is the whole point of having trust in your friends, isn't it?" Sam's words were as painful as they were sweet and welcome. "I know, me too." He said, rising and sitting on the edge of the chair to wrap an arm around Sam. "And I will always be here for you. I may not always agree or understand, but I will always believe in you." remi Too long till I drown in your hands