postscript

the lullaby

Love isn't all that it seems
I did you wrong

As Isla pulls away, the alchemist feels an unhappy sparkle of longing for her, that flickers and spits inside of his chest as if it had been doused with water. Her words quickly coax out a smile though, and despite how he wants to laugh and nod instantly in agreement, Remi instead ruffles a hand through his curls and pretends to consider. "Do you know...I think I am rather busy next week...you see..." Pretending to flip through an imaginary calendar, Remi points at a spot on his palm and nods. "Ah, you see? Late dinner picnic with Mateo + stargazing in the Oerwoud. Says it right there." Beaming at her, Isla always knowing just what to say, he nods.

"I can do clever. With your help, at least." He adds with a wink.

"Shall I fly you home? Or did you have other things to do..here...?" Wrinkling his nose, Remi glances around, noticing not for the first time the number of Devil's Klaw lurking in the shadows.

I'll stay here with you
Until this dream is gone

Code blatently stolen from queen of codes, Sky!