cut our teeth and make our bones right here

Remi

Welcome to the wild, no heroes and villains
Welcome to the war, we've only begun

Remi's lips part in the way they do when you're thinking of saying something but are trying to find the words, the courage, the bravery, or stupidity - or some combination thereof. But Isla has pulled away before he can muster up whatever it is, and he's left feeling stiff and cold everywhere but where her hand had been in his. "Wait" He whispers, abruptly turning and moving to the bed to fish out whatever it was he'd had there.

In a blur of movement that reminds everyone watching this interaction that Remi is not just a sad and underweight weirdo, the wendigo is back at Isla's side. Her candle blown out there is little recourse for her as he stretches his arms out suddenly, pulling her close. Instantly the room is bathed in red flashing lights and in just seconds he knows the door will be forced open. "My pocket. He whispers against her ear, realizing that this is the closest they have ever been but having little time to do much more than that before several armed guards burst into the room and storm their way.

The beatings and night spent chained tight to his bed would be worth it, if Isla is able to deliver his Christmas card to Ronin.

Higher and higher you chase it
It's deep in your blood, go and take it

Code blatently stolen from queen of codes, Sky!