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Noctis Caelum

"You got Noctis. Do the thing."

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[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis isnt exactly a light sleeper. In fact, Prompto has compared him to the dead when it comes to his sleeping habits. And ever since hes been back on his medication, he sleeps even harder.

But once the lights flick on, Tiny is quick to rouse from sleep. Protective as she is for her owner, she sits up from her spot beside Noctis, barking on reflex. But it quickly shifts to an excited whimper when she sees that it’s just Ignis. She wags her tail hard enough to make the bed shake, crawling around Noct to greet him.

For once, it’s enough to rouse him from slumber.

He groans, slowly sitting up with ruffled hair and tired eyes that squint in the light. Noctis turns his head, looking to see Ignis standing in the doorway. ]

Ignis?

[ He sees that its still dark out, then observes the time. ]

It’s like four in the morning...

[amities]

[If only he could get away with just hurriedly flicking the lights back off and sliding his way immediately out the door, but when there is a guard animal very much alert to his intrusion and promptly ruining his chance to escape by making a loud fuss, Ignis can only futilely try to hush Tiny up. For such a small dog, she makes far too much noise.

The bed begins to move, and out pops Noct's ridiculous bed head. Ignis can't say he's ever been more relieved to see it in his life. However, he still feels terrible for waking him up so selfishly, and so he's not sure if he should just remain in the doorway and just leave now that he knows Noctis is alright or actually come in.]

I know, I'm sorry. I hadn't checked... [Of course that's a lie. Discomfort is written all over his face as he lingers with his hand on the doorknob, half inside the room, and Ignis immediately flicks off the light.]

I'd thought I heard something. I didn't intend to wake you. I'll leave now.

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis rubs at his eyes, looking rather confused. He's pretty sure he wasn't coughing or anything in his sleep, so he's not sure what alerted Ignis to come in here but...

The second he gets a clear look of him, something seems off. He sits up a bit more. ]

Hey--

[ Before Ignis steps out. ]

What's that look for? You okay?

[amities]

[How can Noct's vision be so sharp after being woken up in the middle of the night? But Ignis doesn't retreat, not against his wishes, though he lingers with hesitance at the doorway.]

It's-- it's nothing. Childish, really. [He reaches upward, adjusts his glasses, voice softening.]

I had a bad dream.