[he knew, of course, that lunafreya wasn't completely unfamiliar with insomnia. she'd been there one more than one occasion in the very same way that he'd been to tenebrae.
but it's a little different when they've got more time on their hands. they're older and with more freedoms than they were once afforded—and once he clears it with both regis and gladio, noctis decides it's a good idea to play tour guide.
not that he has any idea how to do that; but hey. he knows his home pretty well, and he's seen people give tours in movies and stuff. it's totally fine.
so to luna's door noct goes a-knockin'... which is probably surprising enough given how little time noctis spends anywhere but in his apartment or at the citadel when necessary.]
Hey, Luna... it's me. You there? [well, she's there, but does she want guests? that's another story entirely, probably.]
[ It's not normally about whether she wants guests or not anyway, as she'll see anyone who needs her without much of a second thought. Though Noctis is most certainly someone who keeps himself on her list of wanted guests, and after she hears his voice, she can't help but smile a little to herself before making her way over to open the door.
And she of course greets him with her warmest smile. ]
Oh, hello, Noctis. Has something in particular brought you here?
[ You know, other than wanting to talk to her or something. Considering they never see each other much, it wouldn't be surprising if he were just here to talk, but maybe he has something else in mind? May as well ask. ]
[she kind of hits the nail right on the head with that one—something in particular has brought him here.]
Oh, uh... yeah.
[smooth. he was definitely a lot better at this kind of thing when they were younger, before things changed and when he was a little more willing to be open about things.
(and maybe before they grew up, got the birds and the bees talk and wound up betrothed. minor details? minor details.)]
You've never really been around the Crown City, right? It's always just... diplomatic stuff. [oracle stuff, whatever. boring stuff.] Thought maybe you'd wanna get out of here for a while and see what the rest of us see.
["the rest of us," like noctis can really exist like a normal person as the crown prince. but he gets by, even if it means having at least one person tagging along at a distance to come to his aid if something goes wrong.]
[ So that's what he came for. Well, she certainly can't protest — it sounds like a fun idea. And, of course, leave it to Noctis to try to bring some fun into her life. She can always trust him to be that light for her.
And she laughs softly. Not because his suggestion is funny, but because it feels almost like being a kid again, to do something fun with him. ]
I think that sounds splendid, Noctis. And I would expect the Crown Prince would know all the best locations to see, would he not? [ Honestly, even if he doesn't, she's already sure she'll enjoy herself just by virtue of being with him. Even if he took a walk down a random street with her, she'd be happy.
And she moves to grab her shoes, solidifying her 'yes' response. ] Just a moment.
[honestly, even if he does know the city pretty well, there's not much telling luna will be interested. but noctis is going to do his best, because he really doesn't think she needs to be cooped up so much.
he'll probably have to exchange a couple of pleading glances with gladio—who naturally will be following at a distance. he's so bad at this, bless his pure, royal heart.]
Anyway, take your time. Got all day, right? [it's early enough. not really early. but early enough!]
[ She has her shoes on in just a moment (not that it takes very long anyway), as she stands in the doorway again, this time ready to leave. It's nice to think that they do have the whole day to themselves to do this — that she gets to spend so much time with him again, like they would when they were younger.
She is also much more interested in seeing the city than he might think. It's hard to be disinterested in the city your betrothed grew up in — especially since it's such a beautiful place in the first place.
But even more than that, she appreciates his attempt at getting her out and about. She appreciates his caring about her in a way that many others do not.
And thus, she can't help but express that gratitude before she steps out of the room. ] Thank you for this, Noctis.
[ Regardless of whether his pure, royal heart knows how to deal with that 'thank you', she feels she needs to express it. ]
[hus pure, royal heart is pretty bad at dealing with earnest compliments, especially ones that come from luna, of all people.
so maybe it's only natural that he lifts his hand to awkwardly toy with his hair a bit—noctis is definitely not even half as smooth as he probably should be with her.]
Nah, it's nothin'. What's the point of coming all the way out here if you're gonna be cooped up all the time?
[he knows it's kind of a way of life with the niffs always lording over everything in her parts, but she has some time for a bit of freedom. besides:]
No safer place around than Insomnia if you're gonna strike out on your own a bit, anyway. [things are peaceful within the walls, and they'll... still have protectors nearby anyway.]
[ She smiles at his reaction — it's charming. He's lucky that despite his complete inability to be smooth with her, she loves him anyway. ]
Yes, I should think I will feel right at home while I am here. [ Home meaning in a safe, comfortable way. Not in a dangerous, always being watched kind of way, like one would think being used to living under Niflheim. While Luna is someone who is always aware, always making sure not to let her guard down or her thinking slip — she does feel rather nice here. Safe. For plenty of reasons.
And she takes a few steps before turning to Noctis again. ]
So, where shall we be heading? [ Whatcha got in your tour arsenal first, tour guide? ]
[he's doing his best here. of course, it doesn't promise he'll exactly be a good tour guide, either. but at least unlike any other location in this world...
he actually knows insomnia pretty well. he knows the ins and outs, he's explored. he's worked part-time jobs (even if he is still filled with regret), and has gone to school. it's home, so even if it's not the most interesting of places (in that he wouldn't take her to see The Sights like the citadel)...
he'll do his best.]
Dunno. Didn't really make a plan, just thought we'd go wherever we felt like. [it's about having a bit of freedom, after all.]
I guess you could see some of the places I go to a lot. I know I've told you about 'em before, but... seeing it's probably different. [than having it written in the book that they share, of course.]
[ Oh, right, freedom. They really can walk around and go wherever they want to. It's weird to switch her brain into that gear.
But thinking back on the messages they've shared over the years, she thinks up at least a couple places she'd be interested in seeing, now that she has the chance. ]
Oh, like perhaps your school! [ She smiles at the thought of seeing what that's like. She didn't really have the freedom to go to one in all these years. ] Or one of the restaurants you've frequented. I'd love to try one of those burgers you've spoken about. [ Honestly she's probably never even had a burger, between being royalty and in captivity.
She's even more excited about today now that she's thinking of the possibilities. Which is almost sad, considering those things she's excited to see are things most people have already seen a million times over. ]
Probably not much that's exciting about the school. Mostly just made the best of it by hanging out with Prompto when I could.
[school is school. but it's not like noct's really opposed to showing luna. if that's what she wants to see... well, it's doable. she's probably the only person he knows that would be so wanting to see something like that.
—but it gets a bit lost for a moment, because suddenly, luna is talking about burgers and noct not only feels a pang of hunger (what a good idea), but he's...
a but amused by it. it's not surprising that luna would be curious when he talked about modern conveniences and cuisine that was common in insomnia, but it's endearing, to say the least.]
Anyway, burgers it is. [somewhere, ignis is either yelling about a new recipe or shaking his head that noctis is taking lady lunafreya to a fast food joint for lunch.] Guess we can go the whole mile—fries and a milkshake, good. You know, live a little.
Oh, I think it's plenty exciting. [ A place to learn and make friends sounds like an amazing place to her. She's happy to hear that he had a good time hanging out with Prompto, though. She's happy that Prompto's been his friend in general. And seeing the place Noctis spent so much time with him sounds like such a treat to her, as weird as it is to anyone else.
But oh gosh, he's going to end up giving her a heart attack not just from the good times she'll be having but from the mountain of unhealthiness he's feeding her. Good job taking care of your fiancee, buddy.
Regardless of the fat content, she's excited for this burger meal. A meal fit for both refined and unrefined royalty.
She can't help but chuckle softly. ] One would likely think it odd that I'd be looking forward to such a meal as much as I am.
Eh... maybe people just gotta open their minds a little.
[though maybe that is because noct just prefers to treat her like a person, rather than The Oracle. maybe they shouldn't eat too many greasy, fatty burgers.
but hey.
sometimes, you just gotta treat yourself to it. it's like comfort food, it's unhealthy but delicious, it's satisfying...
and considering she's never had it before, that makes it all more worth it.]
Nothin' wrong with the Prince and the Oracle just grabbing a bite, right? We gotta eat too.
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but it's a little different when they've got more time on their hands. they're older and with more freedoms than they were once afforded—and once he clears it with both regis and gladio, noctis decides it's a good idea to play tour guide.
not that he has any idea how to do that; but hey. he knows his home pretty well, and he's seen people give tours in movies and stuff. it's totally fine.
so to luna's door noct goes a-knockin'... which is probably surprising enough given how little time noctis spends anywhere but in his apartment or at the citadel when necessary.]
Hey, Luna... it's me. You there? [well, she's there, but does she want guests? that's another story entirely, probably.]
aaaaaaa
And she of course greets him with her warmest smile. ]
Oh, hello, Noctis. Has something in particular brought you here?
[ You know, other than wanting to talk to her or something. Considering they never see each other much, it wouldn't be surprising if he were just here to talk, but maybe he has something else in mind? May as well ask. ]
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Oh, uh... yeah.
[smooth. he was definitely a lot better at this kind of thing when they were younger, before things changed and when he was a little more willing to be open about things.
(and maybe before they grew up, got the birds and the bees talk and wound up betrothed. minor details? minor details.)]
You've never really been around the Crown City, right? It's always just... diplomatic stuff. [oracle stuff, whatever. boring stuff.] Thought maybe you'd wanna get out of here for a while and see what the rest of us see.
["the rest of us," like noctis can really exist like a normal person as the crown prince. but he gets by, even if it means having at least one person tagging along at a distance to come to his aid if something goes wrong.]
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And she laughs softly. Not because his suggestion is funny, but because it feels almost like being a kid again, to do something fun with him. ]
I think that sounds splendid, Noctis. And I would expect the Crown Prince would know all the best locations to see, would he not? [ Honestly, even if he doesn't, she's already sure she'll enjoy herself just by virtue of being with him. Even if he took a walk down a random street with her, she'd be happy.
And she moves to grab her shoes, solidifying her 'yes' response. ] Just a moment.
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[honestly, even if he does know the city pretty well, there's not much telling luna will be interested. but noctis is going to do his best, because he really doesn't think she needs to be cooped up so much.
he'll probably have to exchange a couple of pleading glances with gladio—who naturally will be following at a distance. he's so bad at this, bless his pure, royal heart.]
Anyway, take your time. Got all day, right? [it's early enough. not really early. but early enough!]
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[ She has her shoes on in just a moment (not that it takes very long anyway), as she stands in the doorway again, this time ready to leave. It's nice to think that they do have the whole day to themselves to do this — that she gets to spend so much time with him again, like they would when they were younger.
She is also much more interested in seeing the city than he might think. It's hard to be disinterested in the city your betrothed grew up in — especially since it's such a beautiful place in the first place.
But even more than that, she appreciates his attempt at getting her out and about. She appreciates his caring about her in a way that many others do not.
And thus, she can't help but express that gratitude before she steps out of the room. ] Thank you for this, Noctis.
[ Regardless of whether his pure, royal heart knows how to deal with that 'thank you', she feels she needs to express it. ]
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so maybe it's only natural that he lifts his hand to awkwardly toy with his hair a bit—noctis is definitely not even half as smooth as he probably should be with her.]
Nah, it's nothin'. What's the point of coming all the way out here if you're gonna be cooped up all the time?
[he knows it's kind of a way of life with the niffs always lording over everything in her parts, but she has some time for a bit of freedom. besides:]
No safer place around than Insomnia if you're gonna strike out on your own a bit, anyway. [things are peaceful within the walls, and they'll... still have protectors nearby anyway.]
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Yes, I should think I will feel right at home while I am here. [ Home meaning in a safe, comfortable way. Not in a dangerous, always being watched kind of way, like one would think being used to living under Niflheim. While Luna is someone who is always aware, always making sure not to let her guard down or her thinking slip — she does feel rather nice here. Safe. For plenty of reasons.
And she takes a few steps before turning to Noctis again. ]
So, where shall we be heading? [ Whatcha got in your tour arsenal first, tour guide? ]
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he actually knows insomnia pretty well. he knows the ins and outs, he's explored. he's worked part-time jobs (even if he is still filled with regret), and has gone to school. it's home, so even if it's not the most interesting of places (in that he wouldn't take her to see The Sights like the citadel)...
he'll do his best.]
Dunno. Didn't really make a plan, just thought we'd go wherever we felt like. [it's about having a bit of freedom, after all.]
I guess you could see some of the places I go to a lot. I know I've told you about 'em before, but... seeing it's probably different. [than having it written in the book that they share, of course.]
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But thinking back on the messages they've shared over the years, she thinks up at least a couple places she'd be interested in seeing, now that she has the chance. ]
Oh, like perhaps your school! [ She smiles at the thought of seeing what that's like. She didn't really have the freedom to go to one in all these years. ] Or one of the restaurants you've frequented. I'd love to try one of those burgers you've spoken about. [ Honestly she's probably never even had a burger, between being royalty and in captivity.
She's even more excited about today now that she's thinking of the possibilities. Which is almost sad, considering those things she's excited to see are things most people have already seen a million times over. ]
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[school is school. but it's not like noct's really opposed to showing luna. if that's what she wants to see... well, it's doable. she's probably the only person he knows that would be so wanting to see something like that.
—but it gets a bit lost for a moment, because suddenly, luna is talking about burgers and noct not only feels a pang of hunger (what a good idea), but he's...
a but amused by it. it's not surprising that luna would be curious when he talked about modern conveniences and cuisine that was common in insomnia, but it's endearing, to say the least.]
Anyway, burgers it is. [somewhere, ignis is either yelling about a new recipe or shaking his head that noctis is taking lady lunafreya to a fast food joint for lunch.] Guess we can go the whole mile—fries and a milkshake, good. You know, live a little.
[ha.
what refined royalty noctis is.]
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But oh gosh, he's going to end up giving her a heart attack not just from the good times she'll be having but from the mountain of unhealthiness he's feeding her. Good job taking care of your fiancee, buddy.
Regardless of the fat content, she's excited for this burger meal. A meal fit for both refined and unrefined royalty.
She can't help but chuckle softly. ] One would likely think it odd that I'd be looking forward to such a meal as much as I am.
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[though maybe that is because noct just prefers to treat her like a person, rather than The Oracle. maybe they shouldn't eat too many greasy, fatty burgers.
but hey.
sometimes, you just gotta treat yourself to it. it's like comfort food, it's unhealthy but delicious, it's satisfying...
and considering she's never had it before, that makes it all more worth it.]
Nothin' wrong with the Prince and the Oracle just grabbing a bite, right? We gotta eat too.