[ Just hearing those words alone gets a little sigh of relief out of him, faint and aborted but still impossible for his best friend to miss at this distance. It's good news, sorely needed, and it's a huge weight off of his shoulders to know that the air's been cleared between them.
Almost. ]
Yeah... I know.
Listen, Prompto-- [ He can't look him in the eye and lie, he just can't. ]
... there is something, something I need to talk to you about. Just... not yet, okay? But soon, I promise. I just need some time to think about it on my own.
[the words are worrying, and prompto would be hasty to have his expression fall into mild concern and the general build up of panic starting in his gut. but, instead, he shakes his head and manages a smile.]
I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't allow you the time to process whatever it is.
[he'll be brave for the both of them, at this time.]
I'll be here when you're ready, and I'll always have your back.
[it is the same courtesy noctis gave him, and prompto has to honor as much. resolute, he rises to his feet and does a quick fist pump with his hands towards his chest.]
--we should probably sit around Iggy and look after him for once, huh? Don't know when that opportunity will come up again.
[...i mean, altissia, but prompto's trying to remain Positive.]
[ His head lifts when Prompto straightens back up, unable to fight the little twitch at his lips when he sees Prompto's own smile. Sure, there are still heavy thoughts and realities hovering over their heads, but for now? This was a good conversation and the trust between them has only grown. That's something he wants to hold onto for as long as he can. ]
Ahh, no kidding... He'll be up soon and ordering us around, making sure everything's way cleaner. It'll feel good to pay him back a little in advance.
[ So Noctis too stands, careful again to favor his nearly-healed arm through the process. ]
[he kicks lightly at noctis's shoe, to emphasize his point? before making his way back towards the ladder.]
I'll go first in case you fall off, at least we'll both break our heads together.
[snickering--that's nothing to laugh about--and he begins his descent down the ladder. it doesn't take long for them to make it back to the safehouse, in a better mood than the one they left with, talking considerations for their mmorpg characters, quieting down as they reach where ignis is sleeping. they may as well continue their conversation on leveling up and enhancement items through texting. and for now, at least, things are like they used to be.]
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Almost. ]
Yeah... I know.
Listen, Prompto-- [ He can't look him in the eye and lie, he just can't. ]
... there is something, something I need to talk to you about. Just... not yet, okay? But soon, I promise. I just need some time to think about it on my own.
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I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't allow you the time to process whatever it is.
[he'll be brave for the both of them, at this time.]
I'll be here when you're ready, and I'll always have your back.
[it is the same courtesy noctis gave him, and prompto has to honor as much. resolute, he rises to his feet and does a quick fist pump with his hands towards his chest.]
--we should probably sit around Iggy and look after him for once, huh? Don't know when that opportunity will come up again.
[...i mean, altissia, but prompto's trying to remain Positive.]
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Ahh, no kidding... He'll be up soon and ordering us around, making sure everything's way cleaner. It'll feel good to pay him back a little in advance.
[ So Noctis too stands, careful again to favor his nearly-healed arm through the process. ]
... thanks, Prompto.
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[he kicks lightly at noctis's shoe, to emphasize his point? before making his way back towards the ladder.]
I'll go first in case you fall off, at least we'll both break our heads together.
[snickering--that's nothing to laugh about--and he begins his descent down the ladder. it doesn't take long for them to make it back to the safehouse, in a better mood than the one they left with, talking considerations for their mmorpg characters, quieting down as they reach where ignis is sleeping. they may as well continue their conversation on leveling up and enhancement items through texting. and for now, at least, things are like they used to be.]