(SE) so we light up (O)

VAI The huntress ”I guess I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed that we don’t run into any more trouble, then.” Vai grinned, though she did raise an eyebrow as he spoke about his most recent string of said... mishaps. ”Stabbed, shot, bad reputation with he locals... you ever get a break, Sunjata?” she asked, not entirely joking. The sullenness, the heavy drinking, the general air of unease about him... it didn’t exactly speak of optimism and motivation. She didn’t think anything of the gesture, clearly, offering little more than a sad smile at his apology. ”You have to roll with the punches, you know? He’s still my son and he needs me more than ever, now. I got no time to be sad about it beyond a few minutes here and there.” Vai turned her gaze up to the cloudy sky, enjoying the patter of the rain. ”Do you think you’d have children?”