when safe isn't

right now everything you want is wrong
& right now all your dreams are waking up

The alchemist ignores the dark laughter that seems to spring overhead, focusing only on the blue of Ronin's eyes and nothing else. His fingers work methodically through the Star's hair, lowering only to apply pressure to his temples before working back up again. "I know." Remi comments quietly, and though his fingers itch to wipe away the charcoal-stained drop on Ronin's chest, he keeps his hands where they are.

"How do you mean?" It's asked almost conversationally, as Remi furrows his brows slightly. It occurs to him then, that with Ronin's feelings as they were, now would likely be one of the best opportunities they would have for Ronin to hit Remi with his supernova in a way that would hurt him, rather than heal. Remi would deserve it of course, but that would also mean prying himself away from Ronin, and he wasn't quite ready for that. It also occurs to him that...were it possible for Ronin to retrace his steps and complete the quest the way Safrin had intended, the possibility might still be available to him. To them. Though Remi would never be the one to suggest it.

The Lullaby