you learn to live without

i found cynicism, i found criticism
i've been zero to hero & i have been the villain

"For now." Remi growled, heat flushing through his cheeks. In a motion as swift as it was elegant, the alchemist's body surged forward, pinning Sam against the wall with his bulk. The hand at the ascended's side pressed forward, the curve of Remi's talon piercing through the material of Sam's shirt with needle-like accuracy. Remi was broader nearly everywhere than his counterpart and engulfed him completely and with ease.

The hand previously against the flat of Sam's chest now came up to his throat. "It's such a shame you don't need to breathe." He whispered darkly, eyes narrowing until they were mere slits of green glinting in the darkness. Still his fingers tightened above Sam's Adams-apple, pressing against the glands under his jaw.