[SEASONAL EVENT] empty chairs at empty tables

Remi knelt before the fire, explaining to Aoife in dramatically narrated scientific terms how to properly oxygenate a fire. Her coos were obviously an indication of a rapt scientific mind, and so the alchemist happily continued. Hearing the soft creak of the boards, Remi glanced over his shoulder, his smile fading away entirely upon seeing the frosty expression on Ronin's face. Remi scanned his friend's eyes, and then studied the flickering flames for just a few moments. His gaze switched back and forth as his mind frantically tried to find the answer to all of this, but of course there was none. Swallowing down heavy emotions and unsaid thoughts, Remi cuddled Aoife closer as he nodded finally. "No, not the glade. I could try to magically embalm her until we do find an ocean. Or ... I could ..." With his earthen magic, could they plant Vanya and have her become a tree? Plant Vanya? Gods, what was he even saying. Squeezing his eyes shut, Remi took a breath and slowly shook his head. "With fire, we could send her into the skies. " He said after a moment, turning slowly to look at Ronin. remi Don't pretend it's such a mystery Think about the place where you first met me