driftfleet | Vacation, all I ever wanted

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Vacation, all I ever wanted

Who: Noctis and you!
Broadcast: No.
Action: Yes (Planetside)
When: February

Well in this new system you might find yourself exploring. And if you do you might find two fluffy dogs Umbra and Pryna or their brooding owner Noctis. He's trying to get over his missing and now... late wife. He has his best friend and roommate to help him with that. But he's got to do his part and get out and try to enjoy life again. SO that brings him out to the planets. You may run into him so feel free to approach him, come bug him even!

The dogs will be happy to see you if nothing else. They are suceptible to petting, scratching, or any suggestion of treats. In fact if you have food on you they'll already be nosing around your pockets for it.

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The ache and sharp tingle in his legs that welcomes back circulation starts to dwindle. He flexes his feet as he leans over to see which pictures Noctis likes. He's more critical of his own work and prone to deleting images that don't measure up.

"Thanks. It was a good vantage, but I don't think I'll be taking shots from trees again anytime soon." Or ever.

"The hot planet wasn't so bad. The water was nice and warm. Got burned though." And that had been enough of that. He was too pale to exist in that kind of heat, even with sun lotion. The ice planet... well. He didn't want another repeat of Niflheim flashbacks.

"Gods, yes. Let's do lunch. I am starving."

He looks Prompto over. He knows that has to feel like shit. Poor guy... and yeah most of these photos are keepers. He likes remembering their journey now. Pictures can all be ugly when you really start staring at them a long time but he will protect these. He'll see if they can't buy a new memory card in town.

"Well if you do I can come with you and offer a boost." and a rescue if he wants.

"You got burned? Where?" he looks up from the camera with concern. How had he missed that? He's normally so keen on things. "You put anything on it?" another item to add to the shopping list.

"Come on, let's go find some food first. I need to get other things afterward anyway." the dogs were just getting comfortable but they will head off with Noct. Maybe a street cafe with outside seating would be perfect so the dogs can sit with them and eat something too so they won't whine later. But nevermind, they will whine anyway.

"Oh, you're definitely coming with me next time." He did say he'd wake Noctis up the next time he went on one of these excursions, and he won't pass up more one-on-one time.

He waves his hands. "It's not bad! Just my shoulders and that part of my back I can't really reach?" He didn't think it was a big deal, or really worth mentioning. And his shirts keep the reddened skin hidden away from more exposure.

He climbs to his feet, shaking off the last remnants of tingling numbness. He bends to give Pryna the petting he neglected to give her before. "Oh yeah? Shopping? I'm ready."

"Good. Just not too early." he will get up... he will just be a pain in the ass about it. This boy doesn't wake up for the apocalypse. Good luck, Prompto. But they can always use more one-on-one time. Prompto is the one person he never gets tired of being around and also doesn't feel anxious around. He's really himself. He doesn't have to be anybody special and he doesn't get anxious trying to be what he wants.

"You did? Well why didn't you say something?" he asked totally straightforward. "We'll get something for that too, I'll put it on back in the room." honestly, Prompto was hopeless sometimes. Well, at least Noct feels needed.

Pryna was so happy for attention. She leaned against his leg so hard. She doesn't want to move, she just wants to be loved. And bacon. "We have to hike out of here, there were several places I saw for lunch on the way up here. You pick when we get there."

"No promises, dude!" How can they get those awesome sunrise photos if they don't get up before the sun?

"Because it's not a big deal. Really!" He can be hopeless. It's part of his charm! But he's grateful that Noctis wants to help. It feels good, to have someone care, even if it's over a little sunburn. He doesn't argue over picking up something for the burn, though he'll need to get to the register first so he can pay for it himself.

He lavishes Pryna with love before patting her and straightening. "Sure thing!" He starts off down the path, all smiles. "I'm going to be famished by the time we get there. You gonna carry me?"

Noct groans. It's more for show than for irritation. He'd get up for photos then nap later. The best part of this place was not having a schedule or a steward to make him wake up... not that Ignis was at all tough on him while he was here.

"Yes it is. You're too pale to let burns go like that." Says the guy who lets things go all the time. He says it the same way he nags Prompto to take his medicine. And if Prompto wants to pay for it fine. Noct just has enough and maybe he's popular on the show but he has never been poor here. Not exactly rich but he can handle whatever they want to buy.

Pryna walks right with Prompto, right at his heels. Noct smirked. " Do I get to choose how to carry you?"

Prompto finds he suddenly has a great deal of money - and he didn't even have to work for it! That bear fight on the snow planet must have been impressive. That's the only thing he can think of that would warrant some kind of reward. (Maybe he should fight more bears...?) It's ... nice, having a cushion of cash and the ability to just buy things without budgeting (though he budgets anyway. It's what he's used to.)

He laughs. "Fine, fine. We'll take care of it when we get back to the ship."

He laughs again, dancing around Pryna to keep from tripping on her. "Sure. Just nothing upside-down."

Fighting bears is nuts man. That'll get anybody some tv cred. Still, Noct would rather be there as backup next time. That's scary. Still, money is money and they gotta get it where they can. Prompto budgeting is the best thing. It's not like Noctis knows how to do that. The only time he's ever budgeted was when they were on he road and even then Prompto and Iggy handled that.

"I'll put sunblock on you next time too."

Pryna doesn't mean to be difficult but she does end up doing her best to be in the way. She loves you very much though Prompto, her hero.

Noct looks unimpressed. "Well if you're going to take all the fun out of it..."

Next time there's a bear fight, Noctis is more then welcome to join. Fighting beasts in the wilderness, just like old times!

He laughs. "Y-yeah. Okay. Get those spots I can't reach, yeah?"

He is going to trip on her! And that would be sad, because she'd probably get hurt too, and there is nothing more awful than hurting a puppy! He reaches down to gently urge her to walk beside him. C'mon girl. He loves her too, but he needs room to walk.

"Oh, I see how it is. You wanted to carry me upside-down?"

Oh, he'll help if just to say he fought a damn bear. Take that Gladio. Plus they can eat the meat, that would even be better. Bragging rights to Gladio AND Ignis.

He nods, totally serious. "Yeah, get whatever spots you need, there's no reason to get burned when you have me to help you."

Nooo Prompto she wants to be close. If that means tripping you then she will lay on you. She just likes the attention and being close to him. It's been hard on her since they were kicked out of the bed. Sure, there is a nice dog bed for her and Umbra now but she just likes time with her human hero. He's the best. But she will make a very willing photo subject.

"Well duh, that's what you'd least expect." he looked Prompto up and down.... then stopped. He stepped over and stopped Prompto with a hand on his shoulder, or rather he pushed him. Just enough to get him to tip backward so he could lean down and catch him into a bridal carry. "Or we can do this." he chuckled.

Bear meat. Mmmm.

"Awesome. Can you do something about the freckles?"

He was so worried about falling over Pryna, he didn't expect Noct to (haha) knock him over and sweep him up. He cried out and threw his arms around Noct's neck. "D-Dude!" He laughed, still surprised, a little nervous. "This isn't going to hurt your back, is it?"

How bad can it be? Plus he is pretty sure the crew is sick of fish. But it was free and it's delicious and he can cook it well so... whatever.

"What? Why would I do something about your freckles?"

Well, Noct has a solution for you. He laughs softly but this is kinda nice... he doesn't realize how touch starved he's felt... to have someone in his arms... he likes that feeling. Much as he pretends that he's too cool, he really does love physical affection. And Pryna can walk with her brother and sniff around and pee at every bush.

"I don't see why it would." he did go through training with Gladio. He isn't a meathead like his shield but he's stronger than he looks. "Unless you want to be put down." but he'd be disappointed if Prompto said yes.

Hey, if people get tired of fish, they can just hit up the restaurants on the Iskaulit, yeah?

"Have you seen them? Of course you have. How can you miss them?" They're everywhere, and abundant.

"If you're sure..." Prom's not doubting his strength. He's seen Noct do some awesome shit, and swing those massive swords. Anyway, it's good to see this lighter side to his friend. It's fun. "Nah. I feel like a princess."

True enough... but he ought to try harder. Ignis was so creative with food even though they had fuck all to work with. Just like when they camped. He had no idea how he made that work so well.

"Uh... sure but what about them? You have freckles, there's nothing wrong with it." some people like freckles... "Do you not like them?"

"I'm sure." he chuckled as a thought hit him. "I think princesses still have to walk. But you can be a damsel in King's Knight. I slayed the boss and I'm taking you home with me, as my prize!"

The trail ends, Noct is in the outskirts of the town. "So your highness, what sounds good to eat? Uh that place does... barbecue... that place over there looks like... a pub. Ahhhh..." he is just looking around. This language is impossible to read but he is looking for peoples' plates to see what they have on them.

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No one expects Noctis to be Ignis. And no one has died (or become seriously ill) from Noct's cooking. So it's cool!

He shrugs and mumbles something that isn't really intelligible. ("I dunno.") It's not really important. Unless he wanted to slather on make-up every day, there wasn't much he could do about it.

"Ha! I totally own you in King's Knight. No way am I the damsel in this scenario." He shifts some and looks around at the options. "The pub looks good. I bet they have greasy food." He can splurge now and skip dinner.

Well, his taste buds do sometimes. He got spoiled by that amazing cooking day in and day out. He's a princess.

He picks that up. He speaks mumble, brah. "You don't like your freckles. Well... they're part of who you are. I like them. They look good on you. Your skin is incredible." did he really just say that? Oh man... awkward? He was just being honest though. Prompto ought to understand right? Hopefully? Ehh... he doesn't mean to be weird.

"I dunno. I feel like the knight right now." he could go for a round of king's knight right now if he could but alas, the communicators don't play that game. He's getting pretty good at Snake lately though.

"Greasy burgers and fries... maybe a kitchen sink sundae." a huge one he can split with Prompto and eat until they're so full they want to be sick like when they were younger.

Poor baby.

"U-um..." He ... didn't have a witty comeback for that. Or any comeback. His incredible skin was on fire, so he ducked down to hide it between his shoulder and Noct's. It wasn't weird, just very unexpected, and nice, and he doesn't know what to do with that kind of compliment.

Quick! Save this!

"Maybe the knight's steed." He thrust his arm toward the restaurant. "Onward, noble stallion! To burgers and fries! Or whatever equivalent this planet offers!"

It's terrible, Prompto, you have no idea. You're one of those weird non picky eaters he's heart so much about.

"I know. Don't mind me, I'm weird. But you look fine, you're overthinking it." Noct took Prompto hiding his face as a bad sign. "Sorry..."

Oh, good thing his friend can save things like this. He's useless but Prompto's got the clutch.

"I can't wark like a chocobo. I can try but... it'll sound... actually nevermind." he laughs as he heads inside, onward to MSG and fried foods and wonderfulness... turns out the place is very much like home. Burgers, fries, even a dessert akin to cheesecake or ice cream. He's happy.

"So, are there any other photo spots you want to stop at?"

Prompto had to eat his own kitchen disasters from childhood onward. He'd joke about having a steel stomach, but that's not true.

Overthinking things is Prompto's MO. If he's chattering and throwing himself into antics, he's lost in his head. His brain is just as noisy as his mouth.

Once they've settled in to eat, happy and content, he leans to bump against Noctis. "You're not weird."

He has to think a bit. "Hmm. There's a few. I don't know if I'll have time to see any more today, though."

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