Thought you didn't want any of that princely stuff.
[ Again, it's said in jest but he also feels honored to have even been considered for such a thing, even if that itself is also in jest. But then he goes and asks about why he hadn't escorted Luna to him and, in turn, why their own paths hadn't crossed after the fall of Insomnia. He has to know, there's no way he couldn't what with him being here and looking like the ashen mess that he is. But, still a prince- still a King asking a question, so. ]
Someone had to be the big damn hero.
[ He smiles, though it's mostly to himself as he bows his head, looking down to his arm. ]
I bought her some time to get away. Gave her the ring, told her to give you my regards. I made sure another Glaive was with her to see her out.
[ He comes to pause, teeth dragging over his lower lips before he sniffles, giving a fleeting glance to Noctis as he hunches over some, fingers lacing together across his legs. ]
I uh... made a deal with those Kings. [ And quickly wanting to add- ] I think they're assholes by the way. [ Hopefully no offense was taken there. ] In exchange for their power... [ There's no easy way to say it so he just says it. ] ...my life for the future's.
[ At that, he looks up and nods some, gaze lingering on the crackling flames before them. He doesn't regret it, knows his life pales in comparison to the countless ones who deserved to see a brighter future. If he could give that to them, give them what he couldn't give his sister... then to hell with the consequences for himself. ]
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[ Again, it's said in jest but he also feels honored to have even been considered for such a thing, even if that itself is also in jest. But then he goes and asks about why he hadn't escorted Luna to him and, in turn, why their own paths hadn't crossed after the fall of Insomnia. He has to know, there's no way he couldn't what with him being here and looking like the ashen mess that he is. But, still a prince- still a King asking a question, so. ]
Someone had to be the big damn hero.
[ He smiles, though it's mostly to himself as he bows his head, looking down to his arm. ]
I bought her some time to get away. Gave her the ring, told her to give you my regards. I made sure another Glaive was with her to see her out.
[ He comes to pause, teeth dragging over his lower lips before he sniffles, giving a fleeting glance to Noctis as he hunches over some, fingers lacing together across his legs. ]
I uh... made a deal with those Kings. [ And quickly wanting to add- ] I think they're assholes by the way. [ Hopefully no offense was taken there. ] In exchange for their power... [ There's no easy way to say it so he just says it. ] ...my life for the future's.
[ At that, he looks up and nods some, gaze lingering on the crackling flames before them. He doesn't regret it, knows his life pales in comparison to the countless ones who deserved to see a brighter future. If he could give that to them, give them what he couldn't give his sister... then to hell with the consequences for himself. ]