He figured living was just easier

SAMUEL

Stretch out my life

And pick the seams out

Sam smiled as Remi commented on his old attempts to change himself, nodded. It was nice to have the Alchemist making comments that sounded like fond observations from friends rather than sniping insults and he wondered if they were getting that return to form he'd not dared hope for recently. "I'm not sure if it's good to stop trying, but I'm too tired at the moment. It's been a rather draining week." He paused. "...Of course, I have not had to do what you just did, so perhaps I should not complain."

A little concerning that Remi wasn't controlling the shadows surrounding him, but Sam noticed that Remi seemed calm enough about it, so he tried not to worry too much either. "...So you don't have any idea what's causing it?"

take what you like

but close my ears and eyes

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