[ An apology bubbles up in his own chest at the reminder of how much Ignis has suffered, but Noctis shakes his head, dismissive. He used to be mad about it, get frustrated easily. But all that's behind them. Those days are behind Ignis now, too. It'll take some time to let go of it all; it always does. But he won't have those trying days any more. No more death, no more fighting. Just rest. Maybe Noctis can appreciate that more than most, the appeal of a good long nap, but that's why he's here for Ignis, after all. However much convincing it takes, if any, he'll be here.
He huffs an amused breath at the question. It's not like he can blame Ignis. He's got a history of leaving Ignis high and dry for years, after all. And then again for even longer after that. But he just said he never went anywhere, didn't he? He tugs Ignis' hands open just to duck under them and pull Ignis by his slim waist into a hug. It's really been an age, and as much as Noctis doesn't put much stock in the tactile side of things, he really did miss this, with Ignis. The simple comfort of just being close to him, of skipping words in favor of easier actions. But words are necessary too, so he admonishes against his shoulder. ]
Yeah, I will be. Like you could get rid of me.
[ He pulls back, not away, but just so his hands rest at Ignis' elbows and his face is turned away enough to look in the direction of the train and bring attention to it. They're here for a reason, after all. Not just to stand around on a train platform for all eternity. ]
It's not much of a road trip, but we've got all the time we need. The destination is...
[ Noctis pauses and his eyes narrow as he tries to classify it. He's not great with words. Ignis will be able to explain it way better than he ever could, not that he'll probably have any reason to. Practically everyone's already waiting for him. So Noctis is left to try his best. ]
It's not like this. It's better, but it's... different. So when you're ready to go, we will. And when you're ready to be there, we will be.
[ "Reflection." That's what Bahamut called it. Not like Noctis can describe it differently, but reflection never felt like the best word to him, either. Absolution, maybe? Anyway, it feels different with Ignis. It's not like this is for him; he resolved himself a long time ago. But it still feels like there was a lot left to say that never got said, between him and Ignis especially. And it's not like anyone on Eos is waiting for them this time, or here, either, where time is kind of indescribably different, too. ]
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Date: 2019-11-15 08:27 pm (UTC)He huffs an amused breath at the question. It's not like he can blame Ignis. He's got a history of leaving Ignis high and dry for years, after all. And then again for even longer after that. But he just said he never went anywhere, didn't he? He tugs Ignis' hands open just to duck under them and pull Ignis by his slim waist into a hug. It's really been an age, and as much as Noctis doesn't put much stock in the tactile side of things, he really did miss this, with Ignis. The simple comfort of just being close to him, of skipping words in favor of easier actions. But words are necessary too, so he admonishes against his shoulder. ]
Yeah, I will be. Like you could get rid of me.
[ He pulls back, not away, but just so his hands rest at Ignis' elbows and his face is turned away enough to look in the direction of the train and bring attention to it. They're here for a reason, after all. Not just to stand around on a train platform for all eternity. ]
It's not much of a road trip, but we've got all the time we need. The destination is...
[ Noctis pauses and his eyes narrow as he tries to classify it. He's not great with words. Ignis will be able to explain it way better than he ever could, not that he'll probably have any reason to. Practically everyone's already waiting for him. So Noctis is left to try his best. ]
It's not like this. It's better, but it's... different. So when you're ready to go, we will. And when you're ready to be there, we will be.
[ "Reflection." That's what Bahamut called it. Not like Noctis can describe it differently, but reflection never felt like the best word to him, either. Absolution, maybe? Anyway, it feels different with Ignis. It's not like this is for him; he resolved himself a long time ago. But it still feels like there was a lot left to say that never got said, between him and Ignis especially. And it's not like anyone on Eos is waiting for them this time, or here, either, where time is kind of indescribably different, too. ]