R O N I N
For a second Ronin was worried that he might have hurt or offended the alchemist, so when Remi cracked a smile the ex-captain relaxed. "Sorry," he said sheepishly, giving a quiet laugh, "it was just too easy." His friend didn't seem to need help getting to his feet so Ronin stepped back to let his friend regain his balance, clapping him on the shoulder and seeming pleased that there was no harm done.
He was about to speak - to explain how Remi might want to stand and how best to take advantage of his natural height and dexterity, but the other man seemed keen to jump the gun. "Oh," Ronin said as Remi rushed forward, the hunter chuckling and hopping back on sure feet as his opponent struck at him. His hand shot out to catch Remi's fist as he threw a punch, guiding it away from its intended mark and side-stepping in an attempt to make his friend over-balance.
"Remi, hang on...!" He grinned.
