faesphere | Call Me Out / Open RP Post

[ Well, he's a little thrown off guard by the reaction here. ]

Noct. [ he's seen what Noctis can do now, that and he knows that he probably needs the protection, but he won't know for sure until speaking to Prompto tomorrow. ] I know you will.

[ he takes a breath and lets it slowly. Maybe this is why Noctis was brought back, to become his guardian angel of sorts. ]

We always have each others backs. [ he moves a hand to cover the top of Noctis', to stop him from killing the poor sandwich next. ] I trust you with my life.

[Noctis exhales a quiet sigh, releasing the sandwich and turning his hand to curl it around Ignis', closing his eyes. The sentiment is... reassuring. Probably more than he cares to think about.]

Yeah... sorry. Just- you're all I've got right now. I don't want to lose myself again, and I don't want to lose you.

I don't want to lose you either. [ He looks down for a moment. ] I'm not up to losing you for a third time, Noct.

[ His heart is aching again at the thought of that, he's determined to keep Noctis by his side. ]

Did you want to head back inside? [ he's done with his own food anyway, having ate it super fast. ]

Probably should, yeah.

[He ought not waste food, but Ignis was clearly starving, and with him done much faster... hmm. Maybe he can save half a sandwich for breakfast. He's really not hungry at all.]

Why don't you go take a shower? If you haven't eaten for a few days, that means you haven't gotten to clean up, either.

[He reaches out, flicking at a bit of Ignis' dusty desert hair.]

I think I remember someone finding it "unbecoming" to be covered in dirt.

[ he looks up again, a small smile forming. ]

I was thinking the same. [ he'd like to wash off the leftover blood and dirt off his body and get out the tension in his muscles.

He jerks back a little in surprise at the playful mood from Noctis, giving a smirk. ]

I wonder who that someone was.

[ He moves to get up, starting for the caravan. Don't be surprised if he takes a while in the shower, Noct. ]

Really can't imagine.

[Noctis shares the smirk, rising to follow Ignis, mostly to make sure he gets in and settled safely. He'd fainted not that long ago, after all, though he seemed steady enough on his feet after a rest and a meal.

He won't be surprised by the long wait at all; rather, he expects it, and once the shower's going, he keeps himself busy for a few minutes - putting away the sandwich, disposing of the garbage, getting the bed ready - before settling in to sit at one end of the nearest bunk, arms crossed and leaning against the side, eyes closed to doze a little while he waits for Ignis to come back. The beds in the caravan are barely big enough to fit one grown adult, nevermind two, so sharing side by side isn't an option, but he still wants to be close.]

[ He does reappear after a while, having no choice but to redress in the clothes that he was in before. He'd gotten a good look at his shirt and it's a bit torn in the back and a gaping hole from where he was stabbed in the shoulder. Nothing he can do about it now.

The shower had done him wonders, his muscles relaxing after being stiff from being still for so long. Plus, the ropes didn't help matters either.

He dries his hair out at best as he can before working his way out of the bathroom, spying out Noctis. Some things never change, huh? That man can nap anywhere. ]

... Noct? [ Ignis moves to sit next to Noctis on the bunk. ]

Mmm...? [Noct's eyes flutter open, glancing over at Ignis, smiling contentedly. He doesn't like being woken up, usually, but he doesn't mind the friendly view greeting him this time.] Hey. Feel better?

[He looks better, even with the blood. Maybe they can find some clean clothes for him somewhere. Noctis doesn't really have anything to offer him but his own company, but Ignis has friends out here, so surely they'll get more help somewhere.]

Much better. [ He wraps his arms around Noctis' middle, pulling him into a hug. You're not getting away without a goodnight hug, Noct, sorry! ] Helps that I have real good company.

[ He gives out a yawn, exhausted from everything. ]

[Oh no, how terrible, an Ignis hug. He might even return it, albeit a little awkwardly. Still getting used to this.]

Your company's not going anywhere. Get some rest, okay? I'll be here when you wake up.

[ He smiles a little. ] You better be, I need you. [ He gets up after releasing Noctis from the hug, moving to the other bed. He glances back at Noctis. ]

Sleep well, Noct. [ After he's into the other bed, it doesn't take him long to pass out at all. ]

[Noctis waits a little while; he tries to lie down, but can't sleep like that. It's just too bizarre, being alive again after five years of nothing, and so much of his mind is a blank space that he's afraid of dreaming alone.

Eventually he gets out of bed, wraps the blanket around himself, and sits down on the floor beside Ignis' bed, leaning against it. It's not the most comfortable, but he feels immediately better anyway. He tilts his head against the mattress near Ignis' pillow, closes his eyes, and is quick to follow him to unconsciousness- properly this time, and peacefully.]

[ He shouldn't be surprised really, after everything that he's been through in the past couple days. His mind is plagued by nightmares, despite being saved and safe.

When he first wakes up, it's in the middle of the night. Heart racing, he looks to the other bed and panics. Where did Noctis go? He looks down by him, seeing Noctis' sleeping form and is touched. He doesn't want to be alone himself so he slowly sits up, gathers his blanket up and moves to sit on the floor by Noctis, cuddling up next to him. It's not the most comfortable position for sure but he feels better having Noctis by his side.

He falls back to sleep easily and is in a world of peaceful dreams this time. ]

[Morning comes all too soon, and with it, consciousness; Noctis wakes first, eyes fluttering, and is surprised to find himself rested, not tired at all. Even with his vague and disjointed memories, he's pretty sure that's unusual. Maybe that too is a gift from the Astrals in his rebirth- to have calm, uninterrupted rest at last. Wouldn't that be amusing.

He's aware almost immediately of the weight pressed against his side, glancing down to find Ignis cuddled up next to him. He exhales a huff of fond exasperation - honestly, what the hell is the floor going to do for someone who's probably still sore and in need of a good rest to recover? - but he gets it. It's the whole reason he hadn't been able to sleep in his own bed.

Ignis looks too content to wake, so Noctis shifts only subtly and brushes his fingers through the man's hair, waiting quietly until he's ready to wake up on his own time.]

[ With him waking in the middle of the night and having a panic attack over not finding Noctis, it's no wonder he's slept in. He needs it after everything too. Ignis is usually an early riser but it isn't surprising that he's out cold for a little while longer.

With the morning, he wakes up shortly after Noctis does, and feels the fingers brushing through his hair. ] Hm?

[ He gets his eyes open, surprised to see Noctis awake. This is unusual for Noct to be up before Ignis. ]

Morning, Noct. [ He doesn't move from his spot, content to keep resting here for a bit longer. ]

Nightmares, [ he whispers quietly ] when I woke, I didn't see you in the other bed and it scared me. I didn't want to be alone. [ so he moved down to the floor and will probably pay for it later, but he doesn't regret it. He wanted to be sure that Noctis is still with him and not some fever dream. He's still here, still real and breathing. ]

[Noctis hmms softly, his hand going momentarily still in Ignis' hair before it resumes stroking. He leans down, pressing a light kiss on his temple.]

Sorry for startling you. I couldn't really sleep unless I was closer to you, but there wasn't room on the bed, so.

[ He closes his eyes again as Noctis keeps stroking his hair. ] You might put me back to sleep if you keep that up...

[ He smiles at the kiss on his temple, lifting his head up a bit, getting his eyes open. Ignis pushes himself up a little, pressing a kiss against Noctis' cheek. ]

I wanted to be closer to you too. You kept my nightmares at bay. [ He wraps an arm around Noctis' middle, gently pulling him into a hug.

They'll have to find a motel room if they want to sleep together, he thinks. It'll be nice to fall asleep in Noctis' arms again. ]

Did you sleep well?

I slept okay. [He's still surprised by this, but life's thrown him plenty of surprises lately, so that's just how it is now.]

You wanna talk about them? [The nightmares that is.]

I went through an awful ordeal, Noct. I'm not surprised that nightmares would plague me. [ the rational part of his mind is speaking and he knows it's true. Ignis knows that this won't be the first time that he'll be having nightmares either, it takes a while for that part of the brain to process that he's fine and safe.

he can recall times when Noctis has needed his comfort before, back in the past from his own night terrors. ]

I figured that much. Why do you think I asked?

[You dork.]

You don't have to carry it all by yourself anymore.

[ ~~cause you love him, Noct~~.

That gets a small smile to form on his lips. ]

I know. [ his tone showing gratitude. ] I'm internally grateful that you're back.

[ have a squeeze. he has been carrying stuff around for the past five years, shouldering it on his own, more or less. he hadn't wanted to bother Prompto or Gladio with it, they just knew. ]

The details are a bit hazy now, but [ he gives a sigh ] I die. [ his eyes narrow a bit. ] You weren't there and that alone scared me enough to look for you after I woke up.

[ have a quiet little sigh as he buries his face against your shoulder, Noct. ] ... I wanted to be sure that you were here. So I moved down here for the rest of the night. [ he's said this last night already, but ] I need you.

[ he lifts his head up a bit, pulling back and looking into Noctis' eyes. ] Don't leave me, please. [ he'll rip apart anyone who tries to tear them apart again. he can't handle this a third time in a row. he can't. ]

[Noctis can't help but hesitate; it's a lofty promise, especially when there are still so many unknowns here. He doesn't yet know why he was brought back, what his purpose is, what the Astrals expect of him. His life is, as always, in the hands of their world's gods, and he's only been able to relax due to Ignis' presence and the fact that they've been left alone this long- that he hasn't been called back to oblivion. That doesn't mean he never will be, and if the gods gave him this life and this power, that means they could just as easily take it away.

He hates the idea of not answering, or at least giving Ignis some relief from his fears, so.]

I'll fight to stay, [he murmurs, meeting Ignis' eyes with his own, furrowed in determination.] And I'll always come back.

[That, at least, feels like a safe vow. It doesn't matter what sort of plans the Draconian has for him this time. Nothing will keep him away from his family for long.]

We're together again, I'll fight to keep you with me.

[ He can see the determination in Noctis' eyes and Ignis' matches it.

He feels a little more at ease, but ] You swore to protect me and I'll protect you too, if anyone tries to tears us apart. [ A hand moves to brush Noctis' hair behind his ear, giving a soft smile. ]

I won't let you go easily. [ His love and care shines through here in his tone of voice. ]

I know you won't.

[And he's grateful, truly. Vague memories or not, he doesn't relish the thought of being a willing puppet of the gods anymore. He did his duty, he saved the world. Gave them back their dawn. Let him have the rest of his life, however long that might be.]

I guess... here's to the future, then?

Indeed. [ He leans in again to give Noctis a kiss on the cheek.

Then he jerks a little in surprise at someone banging at the door. A cry of "Iggy!" can be heard though it too. Ignis knows that voice immediately. ]

Ah, I do believe that's Prompto. [ Ignis moves to untangle himself from Noctis and pushes the blanket off him. He slowly gets up, wincing a little at the pain in his legs, but he's fine otherwise. ]

Hang back, Noct. I'll talk to him first. [ He carefully steps over Noctis and walks to open the door..

... He gets it open and is immediately tackled. Ignis lets out an 'oof' in surprise, but he really shouldn't be. He doesn't see Gladio anywhere, but it's smart to leave him behind to keep an eye on things back home, Ignis figures. He awkwardly returns the hug, whispering that he's okay and safe. Though his back hurts from the wounds still on him there. He peels Prompto off him gently and guides them to a place to sit down at.

Ignis spares a glance at Noctis then he explains everything. Starting from the business meeting to where he is now, leaving out as to who Noctis is for the moment. He quietly listens to Prompto fill him on what's been transpiring back home and he frowns, he doesn't like what he hears. He sighs and rubs at his forehead, mumbling a thank you.

Then he turns to Noctis, gesturing for him to come over, finally. ]

Prompto, this is who saved me. Please, just take a good look at him. It's Noct. [ That earned a "are you crazy?" look from Prompto, but Ignis just smiles. ] Just trust me. It's really him.

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