so fragile yet so devious

and my heart ran away with me

The kiss to his cheek, however brief, makes his heart flutter before promptly being tugged back down. Please don't do that, he wants to beg. But also, don't ever stop. So he says nothing.

'Mmhmm. Thought you would go for that one.' Remi says, watching her eyes widen and sparkle as much as her circuits will allow. "Well, normally I take all my first-timers to the top of a cliff and push them off. You, cleverly, have started us at sea level." Narrowing his eyes as if this was intentional, Remi eventually laughs as he shakes his head. "The biggest thing is to try not to think about it, or compensate with your body. As a manticore your instincts do most of the work. In your body as it is...your mind will try and take over. You will flap your arms, kick your legs, try and angle yourself." Giving his head another shake to indicate that these things should be avoided, Remi lets his wings stretch out and tilt forward slightly to catch the light breeze that gusts over the rocks.

"Wings are not arms. The strength comes from your core and your shoulders. Mmm?" Nodding at Isla that she should try and get the feel for it on the rocks before they lift off, he takes a step back to give her room.

remi

Styling stolen from Sky (obviously)