Reading is fundamental (OPEN)

R E M I Never one to lean heavily on sympathies (mostly because they'd been so lacking during his formative years), the alchemist shrugged away Jigano's soft sympathy. Waving away the topic of what had happened to Remi, the alchemist listened for any subtext that would indicate that his pale-haired companion truly did want to know more. However if Jigano's aim was to know more about the gods themselves, then this topic probably could be put to rest. Remi wasn't the type to vocalize his problems as a way of working through them, and though he'd shared a fair amount of his troubles with the bard, it was only out of subservience rather than a need to actually talk about things. Still, he could offer more. Shaking his head with a bright smile that spoke not of a feigned attempt at being cheerful but rather a disposition that tended towards the positive, Remi swallowed and smiled. No wordsmith was he, nor had he ever aspired to such, the alchemist just chuckled gently at the alluring verbal images. "Please do not apologize. You merely asked the questions, it was I who chose to answer them." He began with a bashful smile, the sincerity in his voice clear as if it really was he who was bringing this all on himself. "I am enjoying your company, and would be happy to tell you more of the gods I have encountered." Remi ventured, brows raised in a hopeful expression. After having just regurgitated what had happened with Loren, the alchemist suddenly felt very silly for having come to the library hoping to see him at all. Even more silly for the note he'd thought to leave for the man, explaining that he did still love him. Jigano's presence was a welcome change from the lonely silence that Remi hadn't realized he'd been stewing in.