All That Glitters

Indeed. Sam replied with a laugh in return, glad that Remi wasn't so hurt that he couldn't put some humour in this. Maybe it was laughing in the face of the darkness that was about to consume them, but he would take any moment of relief he could grasp. He got a sense of uncertainty from Remi but wasn't sure what it was about; surely he had picked up knowledge of his skills from the fact Sam owned a bookstore right next to his own store? It wasn't as if he had a wealth of other talents. He took the doubt as Remi being unwilling to ask him for anything yet and did not comment on it, hoped it would change as they got to know each other again. Try wha- Sam stopped as he saw Remi surging up then striking down, felt the rush of joy and pushed past his initial fear to try it as well. He flew up (though not quite as high as Remi had) then soared down, amazed at the ability to go so quickly and still be in control, still know he could stop himself; he spread out his wings to catch himself and immediately went into a loop, the sudden burst of giddy freedom making him laugh and whoop through their bond. You never taught me that before. He told Remi, the glee obvious even in his silent voice. Have you been hiding other tricks? Samuel At seventeen, I started to starve myself I thought that love was a kind of emptiness And at least I understood then the hunger I felt And I didn't have to call it loneliness