carbungle: hobbitholmes @ dw (229)
Noctis Lucis Caelum ([personal profile] carbungle) wrote in [personal profile] iustaegis 2020-02-14 11:50 pm (UTC)

[He pauses, then. Does he feel like a king? It doesn't really feel like it. He never has, not from the moment he heard it confirmed that his father died, not when Cor called him "Majesty" for the first and only time, a title he's sure was used only as a formality to really add weight to his new responsibilities. Since that day he'd only ever been the prince, still, with no kingdom or coronation, no ring, no Crystal. He was just Noctis, crown prince and the supposed chosen one, the rest nothing more than an empty title. The only people who ever addressed him as the king were his enemies, with the intent to mock or capture or kill him. They didn't view him as much of a king, either.

Finally, he shakes his head. There's no point in even debating it.]


I don't. It hasn't changed anything, not really. Just made my hand a little heavier. But it's not as if I have a choice, right? I'm not a kid anymore. Just because I'm not ready doesn't mean the world is gonna wait for me.

[He tucks his knees up, hugging them to his chest- a little childish, despite his words, but what does it really matter, here.]

I guess… it's why I don't hate it here. So much has happened that's put me in better shape to do what I'm supposed to- I've had time to train, and learn about the ring from Dad, and meet Somnus and Ardyn for real. And have fun, too. [He offers her a little smile, a proper one this time.] Even if I went home tomorrow, I'm better off than I was. I keep telling myself that, and it helps.

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