[Regis was still in the shower getting ready for bed when Cor slipped into his room. His mind was still spinning with the possibilities and (disastrous) implications of what had happened earlier. When his King finally returned from the bathroom he'd find Cor splayed out on his bed, boots and jacket tucked out of the way, face buried in one of the pillows.
He was always tense but now the tight hunch of his shoulders was even more obvious.Brow furrowed, jaw clenched, it was a miracle he hadn't gotten a cramp just from hos coiled he was.]
[Whether Cor's uniform is fixed or not by now, surely he's not going to wear it to this little family reunion gathering, is he? It's practically a little party! Besides, he's accumulating an awful lot of Dora, with very little he actually spends it on.....
That's all the reason he needs to coax Cor to come out clothes shopping with him, really. .....Well, that and the way Regis had smiled when he'd brought it up. He might have had a little help convincing Cor. Just a tiny bit.
Now that they're in the store, though, the world is their Cloyster! So many choices! He had been about to ask them what formal attire was like in Lucis, but something has clearly already caught his eye; he makes a Beedrill-line for the display.]
[They've only been in the new place for a couple of days, there hasn't been time to decorate much. So Cor's present for Regis is going to be even better for filling in some of the space in this strangely shaped room. There's already one armchair up here and Cor's brought another from one of the spare rooms up to shove into the corner. The chairs are angled slightly towards each other and then he settles a glossy new table between them.
There's a chess board laid into the tabletop, wood covered by a glass sheet for now. Then the pieces laid out across the board and Cor takes the liberty of making the first move, leaving it there waiting for Regis to notice it. Which is likely going to be a fair bit.
Cor hesitates for a moment... then perches on the side of Regis' bed, one hand going out to his King's shoulder to nudge him lightly. ]
[It is late, later than Cor usually lets Regis sleep in but it's also been an incredibly stressful couple of days. But Noctis is awake, emotionally battered as he is, he's awake. And hopefully here he can have some time to heal.
Which also means making sure Regis recuperates from the stress of the last few days, especially after what happened with Ardyn as well. Which means a little sleeping in, though that is harder for his King now than it was before his sleep. It also means finally sitting him down to tackle the mess that is his hair after these spring rains.
Regis sleeps like a rock, like all Lucis Caelums do. Cor can only hope he manages to be gentle enough not to wake him, scooping the other man up and carefully carrying him downstairs. The main bathroom is nice but the master bath in Cor's room is nothing short of extravagant. If at all possible he'd like to let Regis sleep until they're in his room, until he can cozy him into an armchair and carefully peel away his pajamas. Drowsy and unbothered is probably too much to ask for but he can hope.]
On the thirtieth of this month I will be hosting a dinner at my house. You are invited, as are any of those closest to you who also care for your granduncle.
I wish to invite Noct, but have heard he is having a difficult time and am uncertain if extending an invitation now would be unwelcome. What are your thoughts?
[ After this thread ends, Pyra takes Noctis back with her to her place to rest, calling Regis over to help. She whos him to their room so the Father might tend to his son in private. By the time Noctis is rested and settled, the sun has set, and a fine dust of white snow coats the roads and roofs outside.
When Regis finally emerges from their room, she stands from the couch, fingers twining together nervously as she awaits whatever news he brings. ]
Is he... stable?
[ As for Pyra herself, she's expended a great deal of power. Normally any wounds would have healed by now, but at present a few scrapes upon her chest, cheek, and arm remain open to.... not flesh, not blood, but a churning, burning power. ]
Would I be able to host a small gathering at your home on the fifteenth of next month? Hythlo will be turning one year old and I would like to surprise him. ☆ヾ(*´・∀・)ノヾ(・∀・`*)ノ☆
I have given it a great deal of consideration and have decided that, while appreciated more than I can say, I cannot keep the name you gifted me. I do not care for you any less, but I believe it is for the best.
I would ask that you not let this impact Hythlo, if possible. My failings should not reflect upon him.
Tony had really been enjoying several of his new friendships here in Havenwell. The most significant one being with Reggie. It was sort of ironic that he got along so well with the king when Tony could be terribly irreverent to people of class and he was so unsure of where he stood with Noctis. However, that hadn't stopped them so far.
Today, the newcomer had more or less invited himself over for lunch with the promise that no 'damn Poke-things' would be at the house. To compensate, he was bringing dessert (not chocolate, he promised) and some kind of lightly sweetened, cherry soda he'd made. He showed up ten minutes early, hoping the method he used for carbonation would last.
[After his fight with Noct, Gladio was true to his word and took himself to Valeo to fetch himself a potion and ask about those bath salts and things he remembered Regis talking about.
Out of habit, he knocked before he pushed open the door and stepped inside. It wasn't until he was through the door that he realised that there probably hadn't been a need to knock on the door of a shop... He put it down to the fact he was tired.
And he definitely looked tired. A few cuts and spots of blood having bled through his shirt and his right arm was held close around his middle.]
Anyone home?
Edited (Just noticed the other thread oops... Regis is busy today!) 2021-03-12 14:39 (UTC)
[Gladio was in high spirits as he approached Regis' home. He'd already paid a visit to Prya and the others yesterday, his last port of call was to Regis.
In his hands he carried a plastic container, inside of which where a dozen triple chocolate, chocolate chip cookies and six white chocolate and blueberry muffins. The muffins where a first for him and they'd come out tasting pretty good. Good enough he was happy to share them with Pyra and now with Regis.
He was all grins as he approached the door and lifted a hand to knock. A step back and he waited with the hope the King was home and he wouldn't have to go running all over Havenwell looking for the guy.]
I would like to purchase as many of your most potent healing potions as you can supply by this time next month.
I am not sure what effect(s) they may provide, but my scales have a similar composition to bone. If they would help to increase the efficacy of the potions I will gladly part with some of my shed, and donate what is left to Valeo if they would prove useful in some way.
If you require flasks I can have some made to the proper specifications. Likewise, if there are any other supplies you need I can provide whatever is required.
If you are unable to fulfill my request for whatever reason, I would greatly appreciate being informed as soon as possible so I may adjust my plans accordingly.
Payment will be 150% of your base fee, if that is acceptable.
I stumbled across a number of photographs you may enjoy. I will attach them here.
[ There are a more than a handful of pictures of Noct and Kiyomi as young children with their respective chocobos. The initial photo is clearly of Noct trying to explain to her how it works—evidently with success given that she has her face covered by her hands in the next.
As the photos progress she becomes less wary and shy of it, until the final one where she has removed the scarf obscuring her head and pulls a silly face at the camera alongside Noct.
A short video clip is included among the photos, of Kiyomi trying to take a photograph—
"No, that's video!" "What's 'video'?"
By the look on Noct's face he's gotten used to bestowing upon her what is obviously the most basic bits of knowledge any kid should have (even if he finds it exasperating). ]
Those are all the ones I could find with Noct in them. Should I happen across any more I will be sure to send them to you as well, if you would like.
[ she attaches a totally adorable-and-not-creepy-af picture of her Carbuncle, as well as a short video clip of it sitting in front of her, blinking at her slowly and affectionately, though each set of eyes blinks at a different pace.
she is v proud of her eldritch abomination carbuncle. 🥰
(also she is v drunk, thus the courage to finally summon her eldritch abomination creation) ]
I woke up a few days ago. There is a lot so I will put it in point form.
• I went to Garlemald • then the moon • defeated Zodiark • accidentally brought about the Final Days again • went to the Unsundered world • defeated Mother • flew to the edge of the universe • saved the universe • I'm free to be an adventurer again • my dog's name is Argos (sorry he is rude) • thank you for the blankets? • my horn grew back
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