it's a long way home

Leaning in, Ronin pressed a gentle kiss to the alchemist's forehead before drawing him close again and holding him like he was a lifeline. However much they were falling apart, the two of them, it was still easy to draw strength from the man he loved, to bolster himself against the world with Remi's support. Whatever happens would stick with him, he hoped, and the next time the blight seized him maybe he could think of this moment and pull himself back. For now, however, there was yet more to do. "I think the bleeding has stopped a bit," he murmured, glancing to his arm. "Could you make a dressing? Once I'm cleaned up, I'll sort out this mess. You don't have to help with that part - it's my fault it happened." He winked. RONIN Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps up on you.