one and only

RONIN if there's one thing i'm good at, it's surviving Ronin was busy delivering very, very belated fuss to the bonded dragon he'd unwittingly abandoned, whispering apologies for leaving her behind and scritching her scaled belly and cradling her close when Remi's demand rang out. "Huh? I... Okay, okay..." He couldn't blame the alchemist, not really, and Sugar was a good start to him believing he was alive, let alone anyone else. So, dutifully he turned around and closed his eyes, allowing Sugar to snuggle against his chest so she could rest her chin upon his shoulder, staring back at Remi to see what was going on. And as he unceremoniously flipped her the bird (she shrieked, since she was incapable of returning the gesture), the ex-captain burst into laughter. "There's no need to swear," he said, shaking his head but keeping his eyes closed. Though I probably do deserve it."