[Training] I close my eyes to see

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

Rather than holding on, the alchemist simply lets go. Down Ianto falls, though this time Remi isn't pulled astride him; this being both a blessing and a curse, of course. Inhaling a sharp breath and avoiding the flailing stick that stretches for his face, Remi crosses his arms as he looks at the merchant. "Now, were I actually a thug, it would once again be quite easy to rob you." He points out with a small, if not slightly frustrated sort of smile.

"I can see what you were going for, but if you can't even get me to fall on top of you twice, it's probably not a good tactic." Remi allows himself a small smile at this, before clearing his throat and extending a hand toward the merchant to help him up.

"Alright. How about you try and come at me, then."

THE LULLABY

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