silverselfie | ✦ IC POST ✦

I'm over here.

[ Noctis is sitting right outside of the clearing on a tree-stump, hunched over with his elbows resting on his knees, head in his hands. ]

Sorry for making you come all this way, just don't think I can get back by myself without some help.

[Prompto was over in a heartbeat, on his knees next to his friend and reaching up to ease his hands from his face.

He spoke as gently as he could, but there was a tremble to his voice. Prompto was seriously freaking out and trying hard not to be.]

What happened? How did this happen?

You've met Sephiroth, right?

[ Noctis doesn't wait for an answer, just keeps talking ]

He's some super soldier and he was giving me a demonstration of his abilities by killing a few ayakashi. [ This sounds so ridiculous ] One of the ayakashi got to me, so I conjured my blade and killed it... And that's when he said why not fight him since I'm clearly capable.

[ He sighs, looking up at Prompto ]

And, well, I got my ass kicked.

[Prompto just stared at Noct with growing horror... He'd met a guy who claimed he was a 'super soldier' and decided to fight him? Just like that? What the hell?]

Have you lost your mind?! Why'd you go and do that? You coulda been killed, Noct!

How did he even lose? Did you use the Armiger? The Ring? No way you could've lost!

Ah, yeah, I know... but I fucked him up pretty good.

[ He doesn't have his retainers to keep him in check and control his impulsivity and ego. It was a perfectly sensible idea at the time... However, hindsight is 20/20. ]

He lost because I summoned Ramuh. [ A pause ] Surprised me, if I'm being honest. Didn't think I could call upon the Astrals here.

You.... you summoned one of The Six? Here? Jeez...

[Prompto fell back onto his ass and looked genuinely stunned. On one hand he was kind of proud of Noct for winning, but on the other... There shouldn't have been a fight at all! And not one bad enough to have called an Astral to help!]

Have you got any potions on you? Can you walk? Its a ways to get home...

[ He tries to get to his feet, but winces at the pain, sitting back down on the tree stump in front of Prompto. ]

I might have one potion, but I don't know if it'll get me all the way back to our house.

Take it.

[Prompto scrambled up to his feet and moved to Noct's side.]

I'll get you home. Just gonna have to lean on me till we get there, okay?

[ Noctis holds out his hand and a single potion bottle appears. He takes a look at it before smashing it into his thigh. He stands up, reaching for Prompto, and wraps an arm around his friend. ]

Sorry for making you come all the way out here. Didn't mean to hurt myself so badly... [ He huffs a laugh ] Gladio would kick my ass for having done this.

[After the potion is taken, Prompto reaches for the arm Noctis offers him and ducks a little to get it wrapped around his shoulders. He slipped an arm of his own around Noct's waist and kept him close to his side before he started them walking.]

Heh, if Gladio was here he'd have been the one to take on that guy, not you. But it's okay, man. I get it.

Sorry I freaked out.

[He was still worried, Prompto couldn't lie about that. But he did feel better knowing that they still had potions.]

I'd have reacted the same if you called me saying you'd just gotten your ass kicked by some super soldier.

[ He smiles at Prompto, tightening his grip on his shoulder and making a valiant attempt at not wincing. But he does. He's in pain and can't hide that fact. ]

Wish I had an elixir or hi-potion with me. This single potion isn't doing shit.

You kiddin? I wouldn't get my ass kicked by a super soldier. I'd have been murdered messy and buried!

[He was only half joking. He'd make a good effort to not die, but he was no fighter.

But he hated how much pain Noct was in and wished he knew some healing magic of some kind.]

Think we can make those things when we get back?

Make potions?

[ This is something he hadn't thought about here in Nippon, didn't think either of them would need anything like this while here considering this place isn't like Eos at all. There weren't monsters roaming around, no MTs patrolling the area, nothing that would warrant use of a potion.

Well, as long as Noctis stays out of trouble... which clearly isn't going to happen. ]

I don't see why not. I'm able to wield the Power of Kings here, so I have access to all of my magic. [ A pause ] Don't know if they have energy drinks here, though.

We can use whatever, right? Or make our own? They've carbonated drinks we could try and use. Somethin's gotta stick!

[They could buy a bunch and see what effects each had. Maybe they could find something that worked even better than the energy drinks back home?

As it was, all they could do now was get the first aid kit out once they got home.]

I'm pretty sure I can use anything... Energy drinks just happened to be the best option in Lucis.

[ Noctis pulls away from Prompto, stopping to bend at the waist, hands on his knees. It's clear he's struggling and in more pain than he's used to. ]

Hold on, Prom. I just need to find somewhere to sit for a second.

[They stop... and Prompto looked very unhappy, he isn't sure what to suggest. Until Noct says he needs to sit down.

So he lets go and moves in front of Noct to crouch down a bit.]

I can carry you? If it'll help? I think I can anyway. You're not much bigger than me...

[ He looks up at Prompto from where he'd finally found a place to sit. ]

I don't want you hurting yourself trying to carry me.

[ Noctis doesn't even think he'd be able to carry Prompto easily. Neither he nor Prompto have the size and strength Gladio does. ]

Just give me a minute and I'll be able to keep going.

[He'd turned so that his back was facing Noct and had to look over his shoulder when Noct spoke, grinning for him.]

I won't hurt. C'mon, Noct. I can carry you on my back. I've strong legs at least!

[He was a runner, after all. And he was stronger than he looked. Think about the kinds of weapons he used in battle, he needed at least some strength to use them! But it was his legs he needed here, and Prompto had runners legs.]

[ Noctis sighs, looking at Prompto's back for a long few seconds before standing up and draping himself over his friend's back. He wraps his arms around his neck, waiting to wrap his legs until Prompto can loops his arms around him and stand. ]

Ready if you are.

[ He pushes any thoughts of being this close to Prompto away because now is not the time for that, especially considering how injured he is. Granted, on the back of the chocobo wasn't the time either, but it happened. ]

[Prompto waited for Noct to get himself situated. His weight against his back was a little surprising, but Prompto was sure he could do this. Now he was going to be stubborn, determined to do this so that he could help Noct. It was the least he could do.

He reached back to hook his arms around Nocts legs and, when his friend said the word, Prompto nodded and pushed with his legs to get them up, tugging at Nocts legs as he did to get them wrapped about him.

A second or two to get his balance and he was soon grinning. He could do this!]

Guess this makes me the Royal Steed, huh?

[Prompto laughed and started walking ahead, keeping the pace even so he didn't jostle Noct around too much.]

[ Noctis tightens his grip around Prompto as best he can, but it's weak at best. Sephiroth did a number on him, and he's not used to enduring things like this without hi-potions and Ignis's ability to heal the entire group if need be.

He can't help but roll his eyes at Prompto. ]

That's it. [ He huffs a laugh ] I want off.

Nuh-uh! Suck it up, Noct! I'm your only hope here.

[Prompto would let him down once they were closer to home. When they were close enough he believed that Nocts chocobo whistle would work. At this distance he didn't think it would. For now this was fine. He was fine. Noct wasn't that heavy.]

What do you want me to do, quote Princess Leia?

[ He sighs, resting his forehead against the back of Prompto's head, resigning himself to being carried by Prompto despite not wanting this. He knows it's the only way they're getting back to their house any time soon. ]

Help me Prompto Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope?

[Prompto burst out laughing, he hadn't expected that from Noct. He was the one who did the pop references and stuff, not Noct! But it was really cute and had Prompto smiling brightly so it was a good thing.]

That makes you a Princess, dude. Hope you realise that!

Edited 2022-06-27 21:30 (UTC)

Come on, I'm the King of Lucis!

[ He groans loudly, forehead still resting against Prompto, come ]

I guess this makes you my Knight in Shining Armor, then? If you insist on me being a Princess.

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