[Training] I don't care if it hurts

maybe i'm a runaway train, maybe i'm a feather in a hurricane

Perched on Ronin's impressive rack, the hawk swayed with the movements of the luxere as they plodded through ash and debris. He didn't actually need to be in this form, but given the strange changes in his abilities since meeting with Ludo during the Festival of Lights, this was the only way he could properly communicate with his husband silently, as he'd almost always been able to do before.  

I do know. He agreed, unable to hide the lingering shade of resentment that echoed in the wake of his thoughts. Ronin was not the sort to leave Vanya. He was absolutely the sort to keep the vows he'd made, and yes, were it Remi up there, the Alchemist absolutely believed the hunter would do the same for him. Still, petulant and selfish though it was, Remi couldn't help but want a reprieve from doing the right things. He never in his life wanted to hear the words, I'm sorry, but I have to do this, again.

I assume you'll want Seren to stay here? It was hardly a question. Ronin wouldn't be in any position to watch over her and they both knew well that LongNight in the Hollowed Grounds was no place for a Taliesin child.

THE ALCHEMIST

maybe it's a long gray game, but maybe that's a good thing