[se] top of the world

For his part, Ronin is certainly doing his best when it comes to the Remedy - not in small part because if it was any time but Leafchange, he'd be the opposite of bothered by it. Selecting a small pot of gold paint and a delicate brush, he sets about repainting the structural points of Aoife's lantern, hoping to make them sparkle anew. The work with his hands makes it easier still to listen to his husband, and he glances up at Remi as if to tell him not to stop on his account. "Oh shit, she did?" He winces. "I remember seeing them together at the Hanged Man. I wasn't really looking for Hotaru though, as you might imagine." The Valkyrie, on the other hand, will not be spared his feelings, which is exactly as hypocritical as it sounds. "It sounds as though your letter to yourself arrived exactly when it was needed most." Smiling, he does seem genuine, at least, as he gazes across at the Lullaby. "It's nice to see you leaving the mountain more." RONIN if there's one thing i'm good at, it's surviving