IC CONTACT FOR HUGS

[iustaegis]

IC CONTACT

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[ Pyra ♢ Mythra ♢ Pneuma

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[iustaegis]

[ Mythra now sits opposite of him. ]

....Hey.

[ She's smiling.

And he wouldn't know it, but it's the kindest smile she's ever worn in all of her years. It helps, not being awakened prematurely. It also helps that she wants to meet him, to be here. ]

[carbungle]

[Noctis squints at the light until it fades, finding it bright and familiar, near blinding but too beautiful to look away from, so rather than closing his eyes he shields them just enough that he can watch the change take place. The light reforms, and he holds his breath as it does, uncertain of what to expect but feeling anticipation alongside his lingering nerves. All this time, months of wondering and waiting as patiently as he could, and here she is, at last.

She's beautiful. He can see Pyra in her immediately, the curve of her face and the matching colour scheme, gold and blonde instead of red, but the features are different and distinct enough that he could tell them apart. The smile, too, is different, but kind, and one that makes it easy to smile back, albeit tentative and surprised.]

Hey. So you're Mythra?

[iustaegis]

That's right.

[ The smile remains, although he might be able to spot a veil of theatrical confidence there, as if she's trying to make an impression. The way she brings her hand up to brush a lock of golden hair over her shoulder is practically haughty. The strands fall weightlessly over her back.

Her eyes open to reveal gold instead of crimson, and she looks back at him. ]

Well? Is that all you have to say?

[carbungle]

[Is that all, she says. As if he couldn't ask her a million questions on the spot. Is she like Pyra, just as likely to answer a question with another, or deflect effortlessly? Her vibe is cool and confident already, the contrast only serving to intrigue him more.]

You've got me at kind of a disadvantage, y'know. You must know all about me, but I don't know anything about you.

[iustaegis]

[ Mythra smiles at him. ]

I'm offended. Aren't I your girlfriend too? You should know my favorite color by now.

[ He doesn't even know Pyra's favorite color... Not that Pyra knows his either. Which, she knows that neither do. Hence, the offense is completely in jest. ]

[carbungle]

[He blinks, eyes wide for a moment before it clicks that she's teasing. So she likes that too, huh...]

Are you? I thought this was a first meeting, but is it actually a date?

1/2

[iustaegis]

[ (He...! Said it! A date! Keep it cool, Mythra. First impressions matter.) ]

[iustaegis]

[ Airily: ] We're getting to know each other, aren't we?

[carbungle]

[Hah, fair. A smirk crosses his lips.]

Okay then... what's your favourite colour?

[iustaegis]

Blue.

[ Which wasn't a thing until they had fallen for... well, Somnus first. But Noctis as well. ]

Yours?

[carbungle]

Oh, um.

[He lifts a hand to idly scratch at his cheek. He hadn't expected the same answer.]

It... used to be blue? Not totally sure anymore. Feels kinda cliche.

[The colour of his magic hasn't exactly brought him nothing but joy like it used to, so things are complicated.]

Okay- favourite dessert? I remember you like cake.

[iustaegis]

[ Her brow raises. ]

--You want me to choose just one?

[carbungle]

[He snorts indelicately.]

If you feel that strongly about it, make a list.

1/2

[iustaegis]

[ She appears to think....

To really think.

To concentrate, her nose scrunching, eyes closed, and...! ]

[iustaegis]

Got it.

[ Her head snaps back up to look at him. ] You ready? You better not forget this list.

[carbungle]

I'll do my best but promise nothing.

[If the list really is as long as she's implying, he's totally gonna forget most of it.]

[iustaegis]

[ Oh yes, it's going to be a very long list. ]

One: All

Two: Cake.

[carbungle]

[He can't help it; he laughs, shaking his head. That, too, is a familiar sort of answer.]

A very long list... when I was a kid, that's what I said when someone asked me what kind of fish I like.

[iustaegis]

[ As if Mythra has tried all cake, ever--

She makes a face. ]

Mm... But as a kid, did you even know what a monkfish was yet?

[carbungle]

I don't even know what a monkfish is now.

[Judging by the name, if it's anything like monks in video games, it would be a challenge to catch.]

[iustaegis]

[ Her smile is wry. ] When's your birthday again?

[ She's gonna ask Rawna for a monkfish. ]

[carbungle]

Don't ask me, Carbuncle's the one who gave it away. Not my fault if you two forgot already.

[And Pyra never gave a birthday for either of them. Do crystal-people not have one?]

[iustaegis]

Ehhh.... [ Now that he brings it up. ] I happen to remember that it was your birthday recently in your world, too.

So. Do you want to be scarred for life sooner or later?

[ What she's not telling him is: monkfish might look nasty, but apparently they're a delicacy, one that Pyra does know how to prepare and cook. ]

[carbungle]

You're not really filling me with anticipation here.

["Scarred for life"... and he's already seen some weird fish. How worried should he be?

He holds his hand out, though, gesturing with his palm up.]

Gimme your hand for a sec.

[iustaegis]

[ She glances down at his palm, then at him, then places hers in his. ]

Oh?