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Noctis Caelum

"You got Noctis. Do the thing."

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[kittycaterer]

[ Crap he...

He had no idea it would make Prompto uncomfortable. Yeah, he's seen how Prompto lives and that sort of sparked a desire to pay for things for him. Noctis hasn't told Prompto that he hired a locksmith to come fix his door this week because he didn't want to overstep but...

This guy took care of him. Stayed by his side in the hospital. Noctis feels this sense of responsibility here to express his gratitude, because he's already been told flat-out by doctors that he shouldn't be alive. And Prompto played a huge part in his survival. Noctis stares at his phone because he doesn't know how to deal with this really. Nor does he want Prompto to get the wrong idea or feel guilty. ]

im doing it because I want to, prompto
i don't expect anything in return but uh
if you want me to stop I can
not trying to make things weird

[mercurio]

ugh /i'm/ the one making it weird
i just want you to know how i feel okay!
so... so it helps me out too to know that you know

next time we order in let me pay for half of the amount okay?

[kittycaterer]

can i get real with you for a second?

[mercurio]

you don't gotta ask

[kittycaterer]

without getting into it over text
i like paying for things for you
its
idk
out of a pretty specific principal that i do it
im happy to

[mercurio]

... is there any way that i can make it up to you?

[kittycaterer]

you already did

[mercurio]

noct...........

[kittycaterer]

like i said
if its really making you uncomfortable, i can stop

[mercurio]

[but...]

does it really make you happy?

[kittycaterer]

yeah
i owe you a lot, you know

[mercurio]

i don't know that i've done anything to have you owing me this much but..
if it continues to make you happy then i can be okay with it
just don't go overboard or anything
it's still good old me in the end

...i bought some cheesecake by the way
my stomach's gonna kill me but you mind sharing?

[kittycaterer]

lol
glutton for punishment, huh?
yeah get over here

your uh
your pjs are still here btw
i washed them

[mercurio]

doing my laundry? dude i'm gonna start getting the wrong idea here
awfully domestic of you
but i guess it helps me with asking if you mind if i stay the night
kinda fucking tired right now

[kittycaterer]

[ No?!?!?!?! ]

or maybe it's because they stunk
but ok think what you want buddy
yeah i kind of expected you to stay

[mercurio]

i smell delightful dude
i'll be there soon

was your day full of weird shit or nah just chilling

[kittycaterer]

not after your jog you don't
sounds good
and no ive been home all day
you?

[mercurio]

i try to shower soon as the sweat's dry shuddup
what did you do at home all day???

told ya i just had dinner with The Doctor (lol ~whooo~)
but if it makes you feel better
i'm jumping in the shower soon as i get there

[kittycaterer]

i'll get the fire hose

[ is he ignoring that question about being home all day? yes.]

[mercurio]

i can always count on you

[prompto hurries now towards noctis's place, greeting glenn at the lobby and whirling into the elevator as usual, tapping through some of king hero's to make some progress as the elevator slowly escalates to the penthouse floor.]

[after that, it's only a matter of time before he's walking into the apartment, closing the door behind him.]

Where're my babies!

[that's--for the dogs. a tiny yip yip comes from tiny, and rufus makes a rumpling noise as he jumps off the couch and runs towards prompto]

Hey you guys!

[prompto's on his knees, mushing and petting them, bringing out some special dog treat cookies he got at the store for them.]

Did Noct take you out already? Can't trust that dude, huh? Oh, you think I should give him the benefit of the doubt, Tiny? Someone's biased!

[tiny gets a dumb kiss to the top of her head as prompto picks her up in his hands]

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis is actually up and not in his pajamas for once. As the dogs come barreling to the door to greet Prompto, he follows quietly behind them. There's a lopsided smile in face as he leans against the doorway to his room. ]

Jumping to conclusions.

I walked both of them this morning. We just got back. Tiny's honest.

[mercurio]

Bullshit.

[he says, putting tiny down and covering her ears with his hands when he says that. but up he goes, letting the dogs at their treats, and makes his way to the kitchen counter, where he deposits the bag small decorated bag with the cheesecake slices inside. he sets his own bag down on the couch]

I'm gonna shower first if that's okay. You can eat without me if you want.

[his smile is there, but it's barely the brightest one.]

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis makes a sputtering sound with his lips as Prompto accuses him of lying. ]

If I hear Tiny repeat that, it's your fault.

[ Pupper parenting is serious. He waves his hand dismissively as he waltzes over to the couch. Noctis takes a seat. ]

Go for it. I'll wait.

[ He does, however, make pause at Prompto's general tone. That smile looks forced, and that's solely based on the dozens of genuine smiles he's seen from the guy. ]

Ah.

There's fresh towels in the linen closet.

[ Nah, he'll ask later. ]

[mercurio]

Thanks.

[he calls out and makes his way further into the apartment. he knows where things are, and he takes no time in getting a towel and finding his way into the bathroom--pleasantly surprised to find not just his pajamas, but some of his other clothes that he had left here, pressed and folded on the counter of the bathroom.]

[noctis is kind of too good for him]

[one steamy, hot shower later, prompto emerges with sweatpants and a shirt, still drying his hair with a towel]

Wanna watch a movie? There's probably something to watch on Netflix.

[he plates up the two cheesecake slices he bought and hands noctis one of them, along with a small spoon. he sits down diagonal from the other, feet up on the couch, towel over his shoulders]

Here's to my early demise via dairy.

[and in goes a spoonful]

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis had already managed to turn on the television and switch on Netflix. Consider it knowing his friend that well and just assuming. But it's usually their routine after Prompto gets off work anyway. Noctis is left to fuss over minute details in Prompto's expression and overall vibe, and nothing seems right. He shifts, trying to get comfortable, because he's not confrontational but he is honest and straight forward.

When Prompto emerges from the shower, he turns his head. There's a second that he's still completely silent, eyes quick to shift back for... whatever reason.

The couch cushions shift as Prompto lands, causing Noctis to wobble ever so slightly, and he takes his plate. ]

Thanks.

[ Noctis gestures to the TV. ]

How about a sci-fi flick?

[ He'll... Wait to ask. ]