Like big balls of yarn [Seasonal Event]

Grinning through clenched teeth, the alchemist shrugged. "I wasn't going to say anything." He tried to chuckle but just ended up wincing. It was true that things always seemed to go wrong when they were together, but somehow all of his interactions with Vai were still coloured with fond thoughts and feelings. If this was going to be their fate together, so be it. Allowing one hand to become clawed, Remi reached overhead to the trunk of the tree as Vai counted down. On three, he dug his claws into the bark to assist in raising his body up. Vai was strong to be sure, but at this point Remi was mostly dead weight and the last thing either of them needed was Vai throwing out her back simply trying to get him vertical again. Wincing and panting, Remi let go of the tree and leaned a shoulder against it. Glancing up at the branches Remi wondered if he could grab one and use it as a crutch. Oh. Maybe that wasn't necessary. Winded as he was, Remi tried to focus. He'd never been taught how to use magic before and so drawing on some inner wellspring of power was not something he understood. He just visualized and tried to urge his idea into reality. For a wonder, it worked. A crutch appeared in his hand. It was crude as the alchemist's mind wasn't really thinking about comfort, just form, but it would work well enough, especially with Vai's continued support. "You're on gourd patrol." Remi said with a grin, tucking the crutch under his arm. remi sometimes love is war but sometimes you win