i'm a boat in the ocean, & my sails are broken
"There is a hole on one of your ribs. Like a lock, for a key. That's what you need me for." To release? To be released? As the key, or the lock?
The sun, released from the sea momentarily, moves across the sky in a heartbeat, scattering Finn's shadow like a sundial. But there is only shadow. There has only ever been one shadow.
"Yes." Remi takes a step, the ripples underfoot growing as they move, splashing down the side of the volcano. "It has to be cleansed first. In fire, like mine was. It's the only way." Once, his soul like a soiled blanket had been scrubbed and made new. The cancer had been burned away, and though what was left was weak and soft, it was shiny and bright.
The sun, released from the sea momentarily, moves across the sky in a heartbeat, scattering Finn's shadow like a sundial. But there is only shadow. There has only ever been one shadow.
"Yes." Remi takes a step, the ripples underfoot growing as they move, splashing down the side of the volcano. "It has to be cleansed first. In fire, like mine was. It's the only way." Once, his soul like a soiled blanket had been scrubbed and made new. The cancer had been burned away, and though what was left was weak and soft, it was shiny and bright.
THE LULLABY
give me an oar 'cause you're the shore that I've been trying to reach
Speaks with a thick Italian accent.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
Force and magic can be used against Remi without permission.
