Yeah, I'm okay. I think. [he adds with a bit of a laugh, rubbing at his nose.] For now.
[because they both know that prompto's prone to these moments of self-deprecation that dig too deep, but knowing that noctis has his back no matter what means a lot.]
[there's nervous energy again, though, as he bounces his knee up and down.]
He's bad news. Just -- be careful around him, okay? I don't know what he's trying to accomplish but he isn't as friendly as he made himself appear back in Lestallum.
[he knocks at noctis's knee after a minute, his voice quiet.]
You... can also tell me anything, whenever something's bothering you.
[it's embarrassing, because they've been so sure of just Understanding, a silent mutual agreement, and to put it out there is a bit too personal even for them.]
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Yeah, I'm okay. I think. [he adds with a bit of a laugh, rubbing at his nose.] For now.
[because they both know that prompto's prone to these moments of self-deprecation that dig too deep, but knowing that noctis has his back no matter what means a lot.]
[there's nervous energy again, though, as he bounces his knee up and down.]
He's bad news. Just -- be careful around him, okay? I don't know what he's trying to accomplish but he isn't as friendly as he made himself appear back in Lestallum.
[he knocks at noctis's knee after a minute, his voice quiet.]
You... can also tell me anything, whenever something's bothering you.
[it's embarrassing, because they've been so sure of just Understanding, a silent mutual agreement, and to put it out there is a bit too personal even for them.]