driftfleet | [ 3rd Blessing

Who: Lunafreya and YOU~
Broadcast: Fleetwide.
Action: If you are aboard the First Breath! And a little somethin' somethin' for Noctis....
When: RIGHT NOW GO GO GO

[ As the feed clicks on, the first thing the view can see is the face of one Lunafreya Nox Fleuret, seated upon her bed which has been neatly made. As a matter of fact, everything in the small space she calls a bedroom looks clean and tidy, as if no one has been sleeping or living in it. There is a very distinguishable lump under the sheets, though -- if one looks hard enough, they may see a tuft or two of midnight black fur. A certain pup has taken residence in her bed, it would seem. But that isn't the point of this broadcast. She flashes a tired smile. ]

Good evening, everyone. I wanted to issue out a formal apology for those of you whom may have seen some things a few days ago. [ Oh, you remember. During calibrations. ] I pray that you will forgive me for any trouble being stuck with me may have caused, or the visions you may have seen.

[ With that said, she offers a tiny, apologetic bow. She knows not all of the visions -- memories, whatever they were -- were not the most pleasant, and she truly does regret that people had to see any of them at all. But she straightens soon enough, hands folding in her lap once more. ]

Even with the chaos, I managed to meet some wonderful new people, and I must say I feel extremely blessed to have made such wonderful friends within the fleet. [ Ya'll know who she's talking about. ] There are even more people here now, and I look forward to meeting each and every one of you. I especially look forward to meeting and getting to know all of my new crew mates. Bless you all.

[ Just before the feed cuts, Luna can be seen offering one more polite bow. For those aboard the the First Breath, feel free to come hang out with her. Meet Umbra! Just say hello! ]

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[ She can understand that as well, and she can deal with it. He'll come to realize that she is speaking the truth in time, she knows Noctis had spoken to other people and not just the three of them. He'll bump into them at some point, she's certain. ]

Oh, no... I was never meant to lead anyone. From what I understand, one of my friends shares the role of captain now with another former crewmate. [ Had the Empire never shown up, Ravus would have been King and she had been more than alright with that. Being Oracle was responsibility enough; she may not lead people in that position but she'd inspired them, and that had brought a certain satisfaction and joy into her life. Had she and Noctis actually been able to wed, she would have reigned side by side with him as his queen... and that had been a somewhat intimidating thought. Not being married, of course, but being queen. Titles have never meant much to Luna, though... she had mostly been looking forward to simply standing at her beloved's side. ]

Ignis is a wonderful cook, and I am certain that the two of you will come up with amazing things together, even if they all pertain to gel. [ ...If they can get Noctis up before noon. That thought is far too amusing not to smile at. She listens to him continue, and she can once again feel her cheeks heating up. ]

Oh! She is one of Maria's grandchildren. Please forgive her, she is a curious child and she had been extremely excited for both of us. She was there when my gown game in and she had seen me try it on. [ And had been so full of questions about Noctis, and the dress, and just EVERYTHING. When Luna had smiled and reminded her she'd be moving to Lucis, the poor girl had pouted a little bit and asked her why Noctis couldn't just move to Tenebrae. To be fair, had everything gone to plan, both Maria and the girl would have come with her as her attendants. There was no way she'd have left those two behind, especially since Maria had taken care of her her entire life, and had really stepped up after Niflheim took over. ]

That may be true, but you are still my king. [ Sorry, Noctis, but she's completely and utterly devoted to you, both here and at home. ] I would love to go ring shopping together.

[ It's an exciting thought, to say the least. Noctis wearing a ring that isn't the Ring of the Lucii. An actual wedding band, something that tradition would probably have not allowed him to do at home. They're just rings, of course, but they have such a deep meaning to them. To think that he'd be wearing one, and she would too, that people would look at them and automatically realize that they were together in such a sacred bond makes her heart hammer just a little bit harder in her chest.

She's finding she really, really likes being in his arms. It's everything she thought it would be and more, just like the feel of his lips against her own. One hand rests against the back of his neck while the other trails up and into his hair, her fingers gently twisting into it as she allows herself to get lost in their kiss and lean further into it.

She's not sure how much time has passed by when they finally separate for air. She does not care -- if it was physically possible, if they didn't need oxygen, she'd still be kissing him right now as far as she's concerned. But she enjoys the way his arms feel around her, the way his hair feels silky as she plays with it between her fingers, and she gently nuzzles him in return, eating up the affection he offers to her. ]

I will fall in love with whatever you pick out, I promise. But what about for you? What sort of rings do you prefer, hm?

Edited 2017-07-28 09:22 (UTC)

Coulda fooled me. You're better than I am in leading the people. I never led anyone, not even my friends. _{[He's being honest and self-aware for once, go him. He was intimidated by the throne too. He had no interest in it, no desire to rule or protect or... well he liked helping his people but he didn't feel like he should have to make a career out of avoiding his problems to do that. Rather, he was avoiding the life he was born into. He liked the lifestyle okay enough... he would rather be anonymous and just held the people on his own terms. He doesn't need a platform or a pedestal. But he was excited to marry her so... if being a prince was the price he had to pay for her then he's glad to be born a prince.}

I figured something like that. Don't apologize... she really helped me after we arrived. It was so... heavy after Leviathan.... her asking about you was something I needed... we were focusing on what we needed to do but I needed to talk about it with someone who knew you. I would never have picked a kid but she was perfect... and oh hush you. I don't want to be king, I have to be king when I go home. I want to just be me here. Me and you.

_{[He would kiss her into oblivion and he looked forward to just cuddling and making out later because they were going to do that. But he felt an urgency to go to the planet and buy this woman a ring. He had to make it official, he'd disrespect her if he made her wait No one else could summon this kind of focus from him.

But he sighed as she played with his hair, he swayed with her gently and just enjoyed holding her.]}

Uh, I have no idea. I never wore a ring before this one. Plain I guess?

It was certainly a shock to have such a promotion, but the people who serve as captains now are far better equipped for the job than I ever could be. Especially my friend Shiro, it's almost as though he was born for the job. But you should not undermine yourself so much, Noctis... you are a wonderful leader.

[ She thinks he is, at least. How else would he have faced the Astrals and garnered their blessings? While she wouldn't be there to physically see him take his rightful place and rule over Lucis, she knows he will grow into his role and become a powerful, wonderful king. He has little faith, but she knows he can do it. She's known since they were children, and she will never stop believing in that or in him. ]

I could imagine... even still, I am so sorry you had to deal with all of that. As if you did not have enough on your plate. Of course... we are just normal people here. It is a little strange, don't you think? Strange, but nice.

[ No one telling them what to do or where to go, no armed guards shoving her into a room, no war or Starscourge or sickness and death... she knows a lot of people don't like the Atroma. She knows most people don't like being here within the Fleet. Originally, she'd felt the same, and yet this place has given her a second chance at life. How can she hate something like that?

As they sway, she smiles and leans up on her toes to gently press her forehead against his, closing her eyes and enjoying their close proximity, the way his arms feel around her, and their shared warmth. ]

Plain... alright. Did you want gold, or silver... or black?

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Space pigeons?!

No, they are above this. Far far above.

are you sure