[PSL] that ardyn thing

[carbungle]

Dumping ground for the Weird Uncle Ardyn PSL, something something shenanigans

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[scourgingstars]

Good heavens, this does sound serious. Shall we find somewhere to discuss it?

[a most important audience with his highness, of course]

[equinoct]

[He nods at once, leaning in to tuck himself up against Ardyn's shoulder for a more stable carrying position, arm around his neck. He pointedly gives the poor hapless Crownsguard the stank eye as they pass.]

[scourgingstars]

Now, little star, you shouldn't be too harsh on the guards. They'll answer to you one day, after all.

[equinoct]

[The brat child in his arms is undeterred.]

That means they'll have to listen to me when I tell them not to do something.

[scourgingstars]

Most likely, yes. Whatever has you so upset?

[equinoct]

Um...

[He wiggles a little in Ardyn's grasp to lift himself up, cupping a hand around the man's ear as he whispers,]

They were talking about you... and it wasn't very nice.

[scourgingstars]

Oh, good heavens. And that's what's bothering you ever so much?

[equinoct]

Of course it is! You're part of the family, so it's their job to guard you, not lie.

[Uncle!! He likes you! Badmouthing isn't allowed.]

[scourgingstars]

Now, now, my dear. You mustn't worry so over every little thing. I assure you that it's nothing of consequence.

[equinoct]

How is it little? Isn't it bad to say things like that about people?

[Are all the lessons he's been getting about courtesy LIES, uncle!?]

[scourgingstars]

Well, yes, but you just let me worry about that.

[Gods knew he was more than used to it, but he wasn't about to admit that to a literal child.]

[equinoct]

[Noctis puffs his cheeks out stubbornly.]

I'm gonna worry about it when I hear it!

[scourgingstars]

Noct, you are a very kind snd compassionate child, to be so upset on another’s behalf. I’m touched, truly. But dangerous as the power if words may be, I think I’m quite a bit tougher than a few wayward remarks.

[equinoct]

Mm...

[He frowns, ducking his head and thinking for a moment with all the intensity that a small child can muster.]

So what am I supposed to do, then...?

[He certainly can't just keep his mouth shut about it.]

[scourgingstars]

Just try not to listen to it. The gossip of soldiers isn't something you should have to worry about, Your Highness.

[equinoct]

I can't turn my ears off!

[He reaches out and covers Ardyn's mouth with both hands.]

And don't call me that.

[scourgingstars]

[he has been effectively silenced!]

[(for once)]

[equinoct]

[Oh. apparently he can turn uncle's mouth off.

Gingerly he draws his hands back.]

Are you gonna do anything about it?

[scourgingstars]

Oh, I didn't plan on it. Rumors and the like don't bother me in the slightest.

[equinoct]

What about Dad? We should at least tell him. He'd get mad too if he heard people talk like that.

[He doesn't know much about being a king yet, but he knows that it's much scarier to have a king be mad at you than a little prince.]