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[ Her hand welcomes his, and after a few moments of appreciating his words and the intent behind them, she can't help but say the same: ] You, too, you know.
Your abilities are incredible and breathtakingly powerful. [ Not that she's seen the full extent of them, either, but just the little amount she has seen, and the power she feels from him, she's under the impression that he's holding back a lot. ] But I still don't want to see you hurt. [ By others, or by her own power.
Although, she's sure that he's had others say that to him his whole life, and she hopes that her saying it one more time isn't so much of a burden to him. For her, though, this is relatively new. ]
Your abilities are incredible and breathtakingly powerful. [ Not that she's seen the full extent of them, either, but just the little amount she has seen, and the power she feels from him, she's under the impression that he's holding back a lot. ] But I still don't want to see you hurt. [ By others, or by her own power.
Although, she's sure that he's had others say that to him his whole life, and she hopes that her saying it one more time isn't so much of a burden to him. For her, though, this is relatively new. ]
Mm... lucky for you, I don't like getting hurt, turns out.
[Generally, as a rule, he tries to avoid it. It just sort of happens sometimes. He appreciates the sentiment nonetheless, giving her hand an appreciative squeeze.]
Let's just do our mutual best to not get each other or ourselves hurt then, okay? A couple of cool powerhouses like us should be able to manage that much.
[Generally, as a rule, he tries to avoid it. It just sort of happens sometimes. He appreciates the sentiment nonetheless, giving her hand an appreciative squeeze.]
Let's just do our mutual best to not get each other or ourselves hurt then, okay? A couple of cool powerhouses like us should be able to manage that much.
[ Easier promised than done, probably. That's the problem with power, it only lends to an air of capability-- Addam's words always ring true. It's up to them to be careful, and not simply depend on prowess only. And, it's not as if she can't worry about him.
...But she can accept this. Promises carry hope, and she hopes he won't be hurt by her. (Hasn't she already promised this?) ]
Let's. [ She concludes with a small smile, echoing his gesture by giving a small squeeze in return, assured that she has two things to give him, going forward: lessons in car-flying, and assistance with his armiger. Two seems not enough, but for now, it is. ]
...But she can accept this. Promises carry hope, and she hopes he won't be hurt by her. (Hasn't she already promised this?) ]
Let's. [ She concludes with a small smile, echoing his gesture by giving a small squeeze in return, assured that she has two things to give him, going forward: lessons in car-flying, and assistance with his armiger. Two seems not enough, but for now, it is. ]
[ At last, they're camping. There's no real sky above them, just the barrier. There's no real stars, either, but only the small, twinkling dots that are projected upon it.
But the modest fire crackling in front of them, lined by a ring of medium-sized stones, is real, and its warmth is real, and the person sitting beside her on a homemade patchwork quilt is also real. Behind them, their tent is set up-- also real. In front of them is the lake that had recently appeared; very real, too.
Pyra leans her shoulder against his upper arm. ] Do you want an extra blanket?
But the modest fire crackling in front of them, lined by a ring of medium-sized stones, is real, and its warmth is real, and the person sitting beside her on a homemade patchwork quilt is also real. Behind them, their tent is set up-- also real. In front of them is the lake that had recently appeared; very real, too.
Pyra leans her shoulder against his upper arm. ] Do you want an extra blanket?
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[Noctis winds an arm around her shoulders, offering up a musing smile.]
Don't need it. You're plenty warm for me.
[It isn't terribly cold in the summertime weather anyway, so even with a slight windchill of night, Pyra and the blanket beneath is enough to keep him cozy. Hell, even if it was cold, he'd be happy to be here.]
Don't need it. You're plenty warm for me.
[It isn't terribly cold in the summertime weather anyway, so even with a slight windchill of night, Pyra and the blanket beneath is enough to keep him cozy. Hell, even if it was cold, he'd be happy to be here.]
[ She smiles at him, then turns her gaze back to the fire as a breeze makes it crackle.
Recently, she had a conversation with someone, and a similar theme about the value of loved ones, no matter how short a span of time one might have them for. It had echoed her own thoughts about valuing the present. At the time, it had made her think of Noctis. ] Oh my goodness, [ She says playfully. ] are you flirting with me?
Recently, she had a conversation with someone, and a similar theme about the value of loved ones, no matter how short a span of time one might have them for. It had echoed her own thoughts about valuing the present. At the time, it had made her think of Noctis. ] Oh my goodness, [ She says playfully. ] are you flirting with me?
[He makes a thoughtful noise, pretending to think about it for a moment.]
Dunno... is it gonna work?
[One day he might actually master the art of flirting, or at least whatever she considers being that. At the very least, playful conversation has been serving him just fine. (Not... that he really needs to flirt with anyone. But she seems to like it, so...!)]
Dunno... is it gonna work?
[One day he might actually master the art of flirting, or at least whatever she considers being that. At the very least, playful conversation has been serving him just fine. (Not... that he really needs to flirt with anyone. But she seems to like it, so...!)]
[ It seems she's liking it, both the playful comment and the arm around her, drawing her close. Or maybe she's easily pleased. (Both, more likely.) ] By 'work' do you mean... cuddling more? Because I think it's already working.
[ She's definitely nuzzling up against him more, but also poking him playfully in the ribs. ]
[ She's definitely nuzzling up against him more, but also poking him playfully in the ribs. ]
[He squirms a little at the poking, though his true retaliation is to tug her closer, resting his chin on her hair as if to 'trap' her from two directions.]
I think we've become each others' weaknesses at this point. May as well resign ourselves to it.
I think we've become each others' weaknesses at this point. May as well resign ourselves to it.
[ She settles comfortably against him. ] In that case, I surrender. [ Oh no how awful, being trapped in his arms.
She’s definitely not complaining. In fact, her shoulders are shaking slightly with a giggle. She can’t exactly move to look up at him, so instead she rests the side of her face against his chest. ]
Mmm… This this prison could stand to be softer. Too muscular! [ …Still comfy though. ]
She’s definitely not complaining. In fact, her shoulders are shaking slightly with a giggle. She can’t exactly move to look up at him, so instead she rests the side of her face against his chest. ]
Mmm… This this prison could stand to be softer. Too muscular! [ …Still comfy though. ]
[hers are better
He's also very cozy, admittedly. He leans back, resting his hand on the ground just behind them so he can support them both, eyes flitting up towards the sky.]
Okay, but if we fall asleep you have to take at least half responsibility.
He's also very cozy, admittedly. He leans back, resting his hand on the ground just behind them so he can support them both, eyes flitting up towards the sky.]
Okay, but if we fall asleep you have to take at least half responsibility.
Absolutely.
[ Leaning against him, her own gaze drifts to the quiet lake in front of them. ]
...It's peaceful here.
[ The stars on the barrier are shining this night, and the glass-like surface of the lake mirrors that, adding an occasional shimmer with wayward ripples upon the shore. Additionally, they're not so far from the city as to be in danger of any wild animals or beasts, but even if they were, she's certain they could handle it. Pyra stretches out her legs in front of her. ]
[ Leaning against him, her own gaze drifts to the quiet lake in front of them. ]
...It's peaceful here.
[ The stars on the barrier are shining this night, and the glass-like surface of the lake mirrors that, adding an occasional shimmer with wayward ripples upon the shore. Additionally, they're not so far from the city as to be in danger of any wild animals or beasts, but even if they were, she's certain they could handle it. Pyra stretches out her legs in front of her. ]
Mm. Nice change from the usual chaos, right?
[The past month hadn't been too eventful, despite the usual weirdness. (Almost crashing the Regalia in a fit of teenage rebellion doesn't count.) Even so, it's a far cry from the quiet lull of a still lake at twilight, and the warm feeling of being on your own with the company of someone you love. Right now it feels perfect, and he doesn't even have the energy to worry about when the other shoe is going to drop.]
[The past month hadn't been too eventful, despite the usual weirdness. (Almost crashing the Regalia in a fit of teenage rebellion doesn't count.) Even so, it's a far cry from the quiet lull of a still lake at twilight, and the warm feeling of being on your own with the company of someone you love. Right now it feels perfect, and he doesn't even have the energy to worry about when the other shoe is going to drop.]
[ If she doesn't think about what's to come in either of their futures, or what else is still hanging over their heads, she doesn't have to think about how fragile peace is. She can simply enjoy the present as-is. While not chaotic in the traditional sense, the past month had been discouraging in its own way to her, what with temporarily losing her job, then losing her form, then... trying to figure out where she stands.
This peace is well-received. ]
A very nice change. [ She agrees, humbly, and closes her eyes for a few moments, managing to half-joke: ] It's almost too peaceful.
But I'll take it.
This peace is well-received. ]
A very nice change. [ She agrees, humbly, and closes her eyes for a few moments, managing to half-joke: ] It's almost too peaceful.
But I'll take it.
Yeah, same here. Sometimes even boredom is preferable.
[Not that boredom is usually the issue in town, but sometimes the quiet can be too much to handle. He hasn't missed the troubles she's been having lately, though; it's part of why he'd wanted to come out and do this. A bit of fun with magic... maybe it'd cheer her up. He knows she likes and misses using her fire, and this could be a great opportunity.
They linger like that for a while, making small talk or just cuddling quietly by the fire, listening to the crackle of its kindling or the occasional soft splash on the lake. Eventually, though, the fire dies down enough that they need to shift in order to refresh what they've got burning, and Noctis tilts to kiss her cheek, giving her shoulder a gentle nudge.]
So, you wanna see how it's done?
[Not that boredom is usually the issue in town, but sometimes the quiet can be too much to handle. He hasn't missed the troubles she's been having lately, though; it's part of why he'd wanted to come out and do this. A bit of fun with magic... maybe it'd cheer her up. He knows she likes and misses using her fire, and this could be a great opportunity.
They linger like that for a while, making small talk or just cuddling quietly by the fire, listening to the crackle of its kindling or the occasional soft splash on the lake. Eventually, though, the fire dies down enough that they need to shift in order to refresh what they've got burning, and Noctis tilts to kiss her cheek, giving her shoulder a gentle nudge.]
So, you wanna see how it's done?
[ Quiet, comfortable, but nowhere near being sleepy or exhausted, she feels as if she could lie against him forever... or at least, until their fire begins to grow dim. Which it starts to do, and Noctis speaks up. ]
How it's done...? [ She murmurs, repeating as if she could gleam what he means. Then she perks up. ]
Oh-- you mean... imbuing your fire magic into a potion?
How it's done...? [ She murmurs, repeating as if she could gleam what he means. Then she perks up. ]
Oh-- you mean... imbuing your fire magic into a potion?
Any kind of magic, technically. But yeah, I figured we'd work on fire.
[Seems to be the most fitting, considering her specialty. He needs to restore his elemental supply if he wants to make a few of them, and that's one way for them to work together on it.]
If you get the campfire back up again, I'll grab the flasks.
[Seems to be the most fitting, considering her specialty. He needs to restore his elemental supply if he wants to make a few of them, and that's one way for them to work together on it.]
If you get the campfire back up again, I'll grab the flasks.
Alright. [ The excited sparkle in her eyes gives away that she's been looking forward to it. Quite possibly, she's been anticipating this for a long time. Him teaching her of his abilities and show them to her has always been something she's enjoyed, not so much as entertainment, but because it's just one more thing to be in awe of him. He has so many talents, and so much to share. She wants to learn of it all.
When they part, she nears the dying embers of their fire and tosses in a few more logs, after which she uses her own flames to reignite them. ]
When they part, she nears the dying embers of their fire and tosses in a few more logs, after which she uses her own flames to reignite them. ]
[While she does that, he can't help watching out of his peripheral, sharing her smile as the fire burns more brightly thanks to the use of her power. He can't help loving her expression when she calls it out, especially when it's still somewhat secret despite his sharing his own with her. Finding excuses for her to use fire is kind of a hidden mission for him sometimes.
Thankfully his job isn't much work, at least for the set-up, so he can get away with the slack. He fetches the flask bag from their tent and returns to the fire, on his backside with knees apart so his legs can stretch out. He pulls a few out and lines them up beside him, making sure they're on a stable dent in the rocks so none roll away. When they're both ready, he looks back at her and points to the space he'd made between his legs.]
C'mere, cozy up. You might as well get the best view.
[Plus it's kind of an excuse to keep holding her, and... well, she's warm, and it feels nice for both of them.]
Thankfully his job isn't much work, at least for the set-up, so he can get away with the slack. He fetches the flask bag from their tent and returns to the fire, on his backside with knees apart so his legs can stretch out. He pulls a few out and lines them up beside him, making sure they're on a stable dent in the rocks so none roll away. When they're both ready, he looks back at her and points to the space he'd made between his legs.]
C'mere, cozy up. You might as well get the best view.
[Plus it's kind of an excuse to keep holding her, and... well, she's warm, and it feels nice for both of them.]
[ She doesn't need an excuse to hold him or be held, and she scoots back over to him, wedging herself where he's indicated and allowing her back to be pressed against his chest. It's similar to how they had been sitting before, only a little more intimate and... she likes this better, if she had to admit it. ]
There's so many flasks, [ She comments, counting them in her head. ] You can fill them all without effort?
There's so many flasks, [ She comments, counting them in her head. ] You can fill them all without effort?
It takes a little effort, [he smiles, amused. She always has such confidence in his abilities, far beyond his own knowledge or belief. Sometimes it's ego-stroking; other times it's heartwarming. Today it's mixed.
He's prepped a couple of ethers, just in case, though with her support he doubts they'll be needed. He wanted to ensure that he had the stamina to make a proper night of it.]
Most of it is the element itself- I usually run out of that and have to recharge before I get too many done. That might not be an issue with you here.
He's prepped a couple of ethers, just in case, though with her support he doubts they'll be needed. He wanted to ensure that he had the stamina to make a proper night of it.]
Most of it is the element itself- I usually run out of that and have to recharge before I get too many done. That might not be an issue with you here.
[ He might not see her expression, but he'll certainly be able to hear a small intake of breath as if she's about to ask more questions-- questions like, does he mean he literally stores fire in these flasks?!-- but then she refrains. She'll find out soon enough.
A hand goes to his thigh, patting it because it's the most accessible part of him. ]
Oh, you know me. I've got fire to spare. [ And because she can't help herself: ] It's because my love is always burning for you.
A hand goes to his thigh, patting it because it's the most accessible part of him. ]
Oh, you know me. I've got fire to spare. [ And because she can't help herself: ] It's because my love is always burning for you.
[He smirks, and the expression is audible in his voice as he responds.]
Nerd. [He kisses her cheek appreciatively, then lifts a hand and rests his elbow on his knees so that his arm is outstretched, palm up to demonstrate.] Okay, can you call some fire out? On your hand, like this. Just keep it burning, as long as you can.
Nerd. [He kisses her cheek appreciatively, then lifts a hand and rests his elbow on his knees so that his arm is outstretched, palm up to demonstrate.] Okay, can you call some fire out? On your hand, like this. Just keep it burning, as long as you can.
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