[ Ignis just... squeezes Noctis harder than even before. Needing him in his arms. ]
I won't forget, I promise. [ he takes a steady breath ] I won't forget you either. I promised you that I wouldn't forget you and I intend to keep it. [ How can he when he's in love with the man in his arms? No, he won't forgot Noctis, ever. ]
I love you, so much.
I don't want you die, I don't want you to go. [ he pulls back a little ] But I can't be selfish in that way. [ not when the world hangs in balance, it's not up to him to decide that. ]
We've seen just a small portion of Eos here and it's beautiful, wonderful and amazing. [ He looks up to the night sky - the stars - for a moment before resting his chin back on top of Noctis' head once more. ] The rest of the world needs to see it too.
.... Bring back the dawn and the stars... [ a chocked sob escapes him as he says that, god, it hurts him to say it. But there's nothing else he can do for Noctis right now.
Noctis asked him what it took to be brave, maybe that's why he was brought here too. So he can be brave on letting Noctis go and do the right thing. ]
...Yeah... I will. And then you can see the rest of the world, too.
[He's hoping. Gods, he's hoping, so much. If he can't live to see it, at least let Ignis live and see it. Let him travel, let him live freely, meet new people and share their story, find a new purpose in life, something selfish and fun and indulgent, something fulfilling. No more duties and responsibilities beyond his own life's requirement. It sounds amazing, and he wants Ignis to have it all.
He lifts up, breaking the hug so he can press both hands to Ignis' cheeks, drawing him in for a slow, soft kiss. Nothing passionate or enflamed, but a kiss full of tenderness and longing. It's a kiss to say goodbye, because his heart aches at the idea of saying the words out loud.
For him, this is enough. This is the end. But tomorrow the rest of the world begins, and he wants Ignis to remember him like this. Happy, sad, longing, loving him. Everything Noctis has ever been and was ever meant to be, had life led them on a different path.]
[ Despite the chocked out sob he'd let out, he takes a steady breath and gets himself somewhat under control. Tears roll freely down his cheeks. He doesn't want to cry, gods, he'll have more time for that later.
He hopes that he can see the world too, if he can't, then being in this dream world with Noctis was enough. Just to see and live in a world of color just for a fleeting moment. Noctis said he'll try to help Ignis in that way. He still believes in him.
As the hug gets broken up a bit, curious eyes watch Noctis grab a hold of his cheeks and he lets himself be pulled into that kiss. It's slow and soft, so different from their other shared kisses. Ignis understands, it's their way to say goodbye to each other. He can't bring himself to voice it either.
He lets his sadness and grief show, his love and care, the longing and the tenderness in his heart in this simple kiss. He doesn't want this moment to end, but he knows in his heart that it has to.
After a time, he pulls back, breaking apart the kiss and leans his forehead against Noctis'. ] Lay with me, Noct? And watch the stars?
[Noctis quietly makes an agreeable noise in response, closing his eyes and leaning in against Ignis' forehead, indulging in his presence and their close proximity. He doesn't know how long they have, but... after Altissia, he'd never thought they would be able to do this again. This is quite literally a dream come true.
With a quiet nudge to Ignis' chest, he urges him to lie back, falling with him to rest against the blanket, winding Ignis' arm around him to use as a pillow, their hands twined together, his eyes on the sky above.]
...beautiful...
[A beautiful dream. And... not such a terrible way to go, really.]
[His sleepy voice is already giving him away; he's Noctis Lucis Caelum, he can nap anywhere, anytime. Plus, he has the best pillow in the world right now.
He tries to focus on the stars, memorizing the constellations as best as he can with Ignis at his side, until at last he dozes off- content, safe, happy. He's loved and with his dearest friend. What better place could there ever be?]
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I won't forget, I promise. [ he takes a steady breath ] I won't forget you either. I promised you that I wouldn't forget you and I intend to keep it. [ How can he when he's in love with the man in his arms? No, he won't forgot Noctis, ever. ]
I love you, so much.
I don't want you die, I don't want you to go. [ he pulls back a little ] But I can't be selfish in that way. [ not when the world hangs in balance, it's not up to him to decide that. ]
We've seen just a small portion of Eos here and it's beautiful, wonderful and amazing. [ He looks up to the night sky - the stars - for a moment before resting his chin back on top of Noctis' head once more. ] The rest of the world needs to see it too.
.... Bring back the dawn and the stars... [ a chocked sob escapes him as he says that, god, it hurts him to say it. But there's nothing else he can do for Noctis right now.
Noctis asked him what it took to be brave, maybe that's why he was brought here too. So he can be brave on letting Noctis go and do the right thing. ]
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[He's hoping. Gods, he's hoping, so much. If he can't live to see it, at least let Ignis live and see it. Let him travel, let him live freely, meet new people and share their story, find a new purpose in life, something selfish and fun and indulgent, something fulfilling. No more duties and responsibilities beyond his own life's requirement. It sounds amazing, and he wants Ignis to have it all.
He lifts up, breaking the hug so he can press both hands to Ignis' cheeks, drawing him in for a slow, soft kiss. Nothing passionate or enflamed, but a kiss full of tenderness and longing. It's a kiss to say goodbye, because his heart aches at the idea of saying the words out loud.
For him, this is enough. This is the end. But tomorrow the rest of the world begins, and he wants Ignis to remember him like this. Happy, sad, longing, loving him. Everything Noctis has ever been and was ever meant to be, had life led them on a different path.]
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He hopes that he can see the world too, if he can't, then being in this dream world with Noctis was enough. Just to see and live in a world of color just for a fleeting moment. Noctis said he'll try to help Ignis in that way. He still believes in him.
As the hug gets broken up a bit, curious eyes watch Noctis grab a hold of his cheeks and he lets himself be pulled into that kiss. It's slow and soft, so different from their other shared kisses. Ignis understands, it's their way to say goodbye to each other. He can't bring himself to voice it either.
He lets his sadness and grief show, his love and care, the longing and the tenderness in his heart in this simple kiss. He doesn't want this moment to end, but he knows in his heart that it has to.
After a time, he pulls back, breaking apart the kiss and leans his forehead against Noctis'. ] Lay with me, Noct? And watch the stars?
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With a quiet nudge to Ignis' chest, he urges him to lie back, falling with him to rest against the blanket, winding Ignis' arm around him to use as a pillow, their hands twined together, his eyes on the sky above.]
...beautiful...
[A beautiful dream. And... not such a terrible way to go, really.]
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It's bittersweet really. He has a sneaky feeling that it's almost time for them to wake up in the real world. What a way to go. ]
Indeed. [ he whispers quietly as he watches the stars above them. ]
.... Thank you for everything, Noct. [ Noctis has helped him come to terms with this.
A small smile plays on his face though. ] Don't fall asleep on me now. [ he teases gently, wanting to lighten the mood. ]
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I'm totally gonna. You asked for this.
[They both know he doesn't last long, once he's horizontal. Or sitting up. Or leaning on something...
Honestly, considering they're already asleep, it's a miracle he lasted this long.]
...You're welcome, Iggy. [He hopes that it's enough.]
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Even with a half can of Ebony? [ Then again, Noctis can have all of the sugar and crash out hard.
It's more than enough, Ignis is quite content to keep watching the stars until they pass out here together. ]
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[His sleepy voice is already giving him away; he's Noctis Lucis Caelum, he can nap anywhere, anytime. Plus, he has the best pillow in the world right now.
He tries to focus on the stars, memorizing the constellations as best as he can with Ignis at his side, until at last he dozes off- content, safe, happy. He's loved and with his dearest friend. What better place could there ever be?]