I swear I still believe but I don't know
Even with Remi’s reaction - so violent, understandably so - Ronin can’t take it back. His very nature has been a cloth partially sewn by Safrin, since his return from the skies, and whilst he would rather the lady of stars wink out entirely, he cannot deny that Aoife’s mother resides up where they cannot follow. And he cannot and will not deny her the opportunity to see Aoife again. Not that their daughter will ever be a star - he is not so naive.
There is no need for Ronin to add anything; Remi has the right of it, and Ronin’s silence is testament to his support. Reaching out, he settles their daughter upon the pyre, feeling utterly naked and raw as he steps back. Around him a starbolt burns to life, curiously small and gentle compared to that which he threw at the Temple, ready to help the flames catch. ”Do it.”
There is no need for Ronin to add anything; Remi has the right of it, and Ronin’s silence is testament to his support. Reaching out, he settles their daughter upon the pyre, feeling utterly naked and raw as he steps back. Around him a starbolt burns to life, curiously small and gentle compared to that which he threw at the Temple, ready to help the flames catch. ”Do it.”
the dark star
