not if I get you first

i've seen fire & i've seen rain.
i've seen sunny days that i thought would never end

"You know nearly anything you do or say has that effect." The alchemist replied almost sheepishly, punctuated with an all-too genuine smile of affection. It was the disgusting stuff of love songs and yet as it had ever been where Ronin was concerned, Remi simply couldn't help it.

Tutting back Remi pulled away and crossed his arms, raising a brow full of mock challenge. "Ah and here I thought having walls and a ceiling to protect us and our child from the elements was the priority. I really should have consulted with you sooner." Smile souring slightly, Remi ran a hand through his curls—a mistake no doubt given all the mud tangling his hair together—and shrugged. "If you think my presence would not hinder the request." They both knew his track record with the gods, and though Safrin seemed a safe enough bet, when it came to the security of his family (and their ability to escape the drama of the Hollowed Grounds), the alchemist would do nothing to jeopardize whatever divine assistance Ronin might negotiate for them.