[ he gives a short exhale that sounds almost like the beginning of a sardonic chuckle. where else? ] Right. Of course.
[ keeping them at bay is enough for now, yes. as they walk--which Soubi may need a little help with, from time to time; he's tall, and long limbs aren't the easiest to control when inebriated--he's already thinking about what he'll paint. by the time they reach their destination, he's already decided. ]
Thank you, Reki. [ he'd have made it here without her--while he doesn't do a lot of drunken wandering, he is used to waking around injured--but likely not in great shape. ] For coming with me.