in these wild, wild woods

Even a huntress cannot be on top form in the rain, and Vai is admittedly used to the woods sending anyone unsavoury on their way. So she doesn't anticipate the alchemist's approach, tucking a lock of wet hair behind her ear and gathering her herbs in a basket at her side. Already she is soaked through, on her knees in the mud, until dancing basil has her head whipping up. Rising to her feet in one fluid movement, Vai's hand is already raised as if to strike, only to find Remi suddenly all around her. "Oh--" It's about as elegant an answer as the Lullaby will get at first, Vai's arms folding around Remi to hold him close. If anything the rain around them intensifies, and she swears she can hear Mateo cackling about it if she listens hard enough. "I've missed you too," she whispers, smiling sweetly to him and kissing the crown of his head. "I had hoped you would get my letter. Do you want to go inside?" vervain well i'll rest my eyes and i'll let the earth breathe