cruel summer

yes other hearts were broken & other dreams ran dry

but our golden ones sail on and on

Though Remi heard the sympathy in his once-friend's tone, it rang slightly more hollow in the alchemist's ears, reminding him of just how far removed Ianto was (had made himself?) from all that was happening in the Grounds. Thinking it by choice rather than Arduinna's treachery, the alchemist simply smiled faintly and nodded.

"I...was not sure. When she does and does not choose to help has never made sense to me." He added with a small shrug. Though if Ianto thought she would have done more if she could have, the alchemist supposed that was more than reason to believe it was true.

Unable to help it, Remi's eyes flit to the leather collar around the fox's neck. Once upon a time, he'd have been bound happily to save those he cared for. Now though, he wasn't sure that price was warranted. Still, eyes rising slowly, the alchemist couldn't help but wonder how much of Ianto's restricted freedoms were self-imposed. The fox was a talker to be sure, but could the alchemist work out a better deal than the fox had?

"I would rather not be owned." Remi said with a sigh, resisting the urge to rub at the wedding ring on his hand. "Would you want to be there, if I did decide to speak to her?" The hawk wasn't entirely sure why he was asking, but felt compelled to know the answer either way.

Remi

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