[God Quest] while i fish for dreams

what. Another year, another... fish? Ronin didn't think to question Safrin, something maybe he ought to have been doing thus far in their interactions, but the goddess's starry smile brought a flush of pink to his cheeks, and he offered a boyish grin in return. "No, thank you," he murmured, though he winced on Remi's behalf as she gestured for him to get up. "He is injured, I'm afraid," he explained. "Otherwise I am sure he would be on his feet to receive you." Resisting the crooked smile that threatened, Ronin glanced at his friend. He knew Remi's manners were almost as good as any blueblood's, so there was little doubt in his mind that he would have been upright had he been feeling well enough. Holding his hand out obediently, Ronin gazed down in wonder at the vibrant hum of energy that seemed to fill him head to toe, and the smooth, cool touch of the deity before him would tingle on his fingers for hours afterwards. As Safrin withdrew and the ring appeared in his palm, Ronin grinned, nodding to her gratefully. "I'm sure this will be of good use in the LongNight," he said, slipping the ring back onto his finger.