(se) and so the best that I can do is pray (open)

"I'll have you know that I'm full of hidden nuggets of wisdom. You're suffering through one of them right now," Ronin says breezily, his foot reaching out to kick against the porch, setting his chair to rocking a little more. He lets his gaze settle out to the rest of Torchline, a place he'll soon be leaving behind, at least for a while. He'll miss it, and the connections made during that time. But he's also sure it will just make seeing everyone again all the sweeter, when it does happen. With a grin in Saiden's direction, he shrugs his shoulders. "That doesn't sound like too much to ask, does it?" he says, a chuckle rumbling up in his chest. "Listen, I bet the next time I see you, you'll have a beauty on your arm. And if not, I'll make that sacrifice and be your date for the night." And it's up to Saiden, whether that's an offer or a threat. ~FIN RONIN Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps up on you.