[ OH GODS, why did he let that slip? Lunafreya can't possibly be okay with this. He's got such a big fucking mouth sometimes, but the fact that Gladio is so visibly pleased and proud sort of... Makes it okay? Noctis hands drop to his sides, and he sighs as he shakes his head and stares at his feet. He's still burning bright red, and he once again whacks at Gladio's arm. ]
Sheesh, you're acting like I would have never--
[ He has to stop in the middle of his sentence. Again. Because Gladio prods at him again and this subject is just sensitive enough to have him on edge. His attention abruptly shifts back to Gladio, lip curled in a snarl. ]
[ He's not gonna be nearly so "candid" with Luna, are you kidding? Your secret is safe with him, Noct. Well, with him and Prompto and Ignis, if he were here. You tell one of them something, you tell them all. Gladio's laughter has died down a bit, but you bet your ass he's still smirking about all this. ]
I mean, I figured you'd get your act together eventually. But getting there in a month? You move quick.
[ Rest assured, that's a compliment. But also, yeah he's doing his Gladio thing where he's brash and rude but trying to make Noct be his best self, etc etc. He also clams up a bit at the question, blushing and stepping away to bat him away. WOW NOCT THAT'S RUDE. ]
Hah! No way, you kidding? I was like sixteen. That's different.
[ This is what he gets for having a big mouth. But as uncomfortable with the conversation as he is? The fact that Gladio is proud... surprisingly helps. Gladio has always been like a big brother to Noctis. This isn't the kind of recognition he expected or even wanted, but it's starting to become welcome. That doesn't stop the prince from scoffing. ]
Sixteen?
[ Man, is he really that late of a bloomer? Noctis finds himself blushing equally bright. But he doesn't press, and he rubs the back of his neck as he looks away. ]
I mean, yeah. We... Did move kinda fast but, I don't know. With everything the way it is on Eos it just... Kinda happened. Not really sure how it started, now that I think about it.
[ Gladio grins. See, this is what having a family is about, kid. A big brother to embarrass you... and support you sometimes, too. Gladio's happy to be that. ]
I hit puberty early, what can I say?
[ No judging, little dude. I mean, the judging can come later, once he's actually... been helpful. Gladio really means to help, he's not Noct's big brother/bodyguard for nothing. He listens and nods, bringing a hand to his chin. ]
Hey, we've got some pretty serious extenuating circumstances here. Not like you did a bad thing or anything. Good for you, man. If you got a good thing you should enjoy it.
[ Not that Lunafreya is a thing of course, he just means sex in general. He's not a total pig!!! ]
[ Noctis raises a brow at Gladio's mention of hitting puberty early. And honestly? He's super tempted to refer back to that mention of him crying his first time. Look, Noctis totally cried his first time. But that was because, well, he was making love to essentially a dead girl. Dead on their planet and in their universe, but very much alive here. He's sure Gladio would understand that but... yeah. He's keeping that secret. Buuuut it wouldn't hurt to know that Gladio was a teenage crybaby. ]
[ They've known each other too long, though. It's likely Gladio has made his own assumptions that are probably correct. But he's too focused on how flustered he is. At least he's getting comfortable talking about this. And... there's nothing wrong with guidance. God, he hopes Luna never finds out. ]
[ You will never hear that story Noct, not as long as Gladio lives......... Or well, maybe after half a ton of drinks, maybe. But he'd only tell Noct in a moment of weakness, and even now it's a little of column A and a little of column B. (A being 'a moment of weakness' and B being 'Gladio's evening the playing field so Noct actually talks about this.' Believe it or not, he's been doing the big bro thing for long enough to kind of guess what works with the royal brat young man. ]
You're doing something right in that case. [ Gladio smiles, encouraging though he doesn't know the full circumstances. Not to burst your bubble or anything Noct, buy... ] Though girls can fake it pretty easy, you gotta make sure you show em a good time, you know?
[ Look, he's gonna have to even that playing field a bit more because Noctis is totally in a moment of weakness right now. Moreso than he should be, but the last thing Gladio says has his eyes widening and his brows raising a bit. ]
Fake it?
[ Oh gods. No, no Luna would totally tell him if he wasn't good. Right? Or would she try to shield his feelings? The prince tries very hard not to look mortified, but he surprisingly is? Somehow being superior at sex is a big deal now?????
[ Ah, Noct... you poor child. Maybe you'll hear that story one day after all. For now, Gladio laughs, throwing an arm over Noct's shoulder. ]
Hey, don't worry about it. I'm sure Lady Lunafreya'd tell you if you weren't up to snuff.
[ I mean, what does Gladio know? Nothing. He's got no clue what kind of lady Luna is. Maybe she'd take pity on him, but no one wants to hear that. Then again, Noct probably won't want to hear the rest of what Gladio has to say, either. But he's gonna say it all with a straight face. ]
You know how it works with women, right? You can't just stick your dick in 'em, you gotta use your hands and help them feel good too. Don't be stingy.
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Sheesh, you're acting like I would have never--
[ He has to stop in the middle of his sentence. Again. Because Gladio prods at him again and this subject is just sensitive enough to have him on edge. His attention abruptly shifts back to Gladio, lip curled in a snarl. ]
I didn't...
What, did you cry your first time?
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I mean, I figured you'd get your act together eventually. But getting there in a month? You move quick.
[ Rest assured, that's a compliment. But also, yeah he's doing his Gladio thing where he's brash and rude but trying to make Noct be his best self, etc etc. He also clams up a bit at the question, blushing and stepping away to bat him away. WOW NOCT THAT'S RUDE. ]
Hah! No way, you kidding? I was like sixteen. That's different.
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Sixteen?
[ Man, is he really that late of a bloomer? Noctis finds himself blushing equally bright. But he doesn't press, and he rubs the back of his neck as he looks away. ]
I mean, yeah. We... Did move kinda fast but, I don't know. With everything the way it is on Eos it just... Kinda happened. Not really sure how it started, now that I think about it.
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I hit puberty early, what can I say?
[ No judging, little dude. I mean, the judging can come later, once he's actually... been helpful. Gladio really means to help, he's not Noct's big brother/bodyguard for nothing. He listens and nods, bringing a hand to his chin. ]
Hey, we've got some pretty serious extenuating circumstances here. Not like you did a bad thing or anything. Good for you, man. If you got a good thing you should enjoy it.
[ Not that Lunafreya is a thing of course, he just means sex in general. He's not a total pig!!! ]
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[ They've known each other too long, though. It's likely Gladio has made his own assumptions that are probably correct. But he's too focused on how flustered he is. At least he's getting comfortable talking about this. And... there's nothing wrong with guidance. God, he hopes Luna never finds out. ]
I, uh...
[ He rubs at his neck. ]
Yeah. Guess so. She... Seems into it?
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bratyoung man. ]You're doing something right in that case. [ Gladio smiles, encouraging though he doesn't know the full circumstances. Not to burst your bubble or anything Noct, buy... ] Though girls can fake it pretty easy, you gotta make sure you show em a good time, you know?
[ How detailed do you want these pointers..... ]
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Fake it?
[ Oh gods. No, no Luna would totally tell him if he wasn't good. Right? Or would she try to shield his feelings? The prince tries very hard not to look mortified, but he surprisingly is? Somehow being superior at sex is a big deal now?????
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Hey, don't worry about it. I'm sure Lady Lunafreya'd tell you if you weren't up to snuff.
[ I mean, what does Gladio know? Nothing. He's got no clue what kind of lady Luna is. Maybe she'd take pity on him, but no one wants to hear that. Then again, Noct probably won't want to hear the rest of what Gladio has to say, either. But he's gonna say it all with a straight face. ]
You know how it works with women, right? You can't just stick your dick in 'em, you gotta use your hands and help them feel good too. Don't be stingy.
[ This tag is a disaster. ]