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[ Noctis damn-near collapses on the floor when Gladio puts him down, but he gains his footing. With another scoff, he shoves himself away from Gladio. ]

Yeah, yeah.

[ Sounds great. Only not. The grumpy prince pulls his side table drawer open and grabs a pair of sweats. Having only slept in his briefs and t-shirt, Noctis is ready pretty quick. He yawns. ]

Let's get this over with.

[ Still salty about Luna's betrayal. ]

[ Thatta boy, Noct. Gladio will be kind enough to wait outside his room while he gets changed. ]

Better fix that attitude.

[ Just sayin, you won't jog far talking like that.... but getting him this far is an achievement of itself, so he won't push much more than that. ]

You wanna get back in shape, yeah?

[ UGHHHH he knows it's necessary. But gods, his bed is so warm and it has LUNA IN IT. He's missing out on some mad cuddling time, but... Duty calls. Noctis ruffles at his messy hair as he approaches Gladio, eyes still half-lidded. ]

I'm in plenty shape, what are you talking about?

[ said with a pretty sleepy voice, raspy and hoarse. But lightheaded. See? He can drop the attitude. ]

[ DEAL WITH IT, NOCT. Gladio messes with Noct's hair a little more, just to see if that'll help wake him up. Gladio's obviously ready, but then Gladio doesn't have a nice warm girlfriend keeping his best warm. Can't deny he's a little jealous. ]

Sure, sure. [ He's tempted to bring up the ass-kicking he gave him, but that's not the way to start the morning. ] A little morning air'll do you good, come on.

[ I mean, they're in a cave but it's still morning. ]

[ Yeah. Git gud, Gladio. Maybe then, you'll have a nice, warm girlfriend to snuggle up to every night. ]

[ Noctis wrinkles his nose and verbalizes his discontent with the ruffling with a scoff. Again, he whacks at Gladio's arm before shoving his hands in his pockets. He's still pretty tired, and Gladio should already know that Noctis is far from a morning person. Still, he follows along. ]

I'm going, I'm going.

[ He still sounds grumpy. ]

[ :'( rub it in why don'tcha

Hey, he got him out of bed, that's already a win. The fact that he's following speaks volumes. Why, it's almost like Noct cares. That's an A+ step. ]

You'll feel better after you work that sleep off.

[ Gladio steps out into the hallway and hails for Noctis to follow him. ]

One of these days I'm gonna get you to wake up early on your own damn time.

[ No, he won't. ]

[ Aw, you're a handsome man. It will happen. Maybe when you're not so busy babysitting your future king, ah? ]

[ Yes, miraculously, Noctis does follow Gladio out through the hallway, and is even making it towards the door himself! It's as if he's a changed man! Or, maybe that shitty fight has taught him something. Either way, it's a victory for Gladio. ]

[ Noctis laughs at the remark. ]

Hah, in your dreams. What's that saying? Wish in one hand...

[ Nah, he won't finish it. ]

[ That means never, kid. But such is the life of the king's sworn shield....

Gladio's glad to have at least earned Noct's attention. If nothing else, at least ass-whooping he gave him taught him some respect (and that ultimately Gladdy cares ok. Really.) ]

You think you're real cute, don't you.

[ But he smiles, stepping on through and leading them out of the house to start their jog. ]

Let's see if you can keep up, Your Highness.

[ Despite how sleepy he still is, Noctis manages a chuckle while he follows Gladio further. ]

Not so much a thought.

[ It's true. He's adorable. Ask Lunafreya and Regis, they'll tell you how adorable he is. Well, wait... No. Don't ask Regis. Regis will talk about how cute of a baby he was, and that's not something he's willing to deal with. ]

[ Before long, they're outside-- Well, out in the cave. Whatever that can be considered. Noctis lets out one last labored sigh before breaking out into a jog to follow alongside Gladio. ]

[ Gladio was there, he knows exactly what a cute little shit you can be, Noct. It's endearing, honestly. You'll just never heard Gladio say as much aloud.

Nope, he'd much rather egg Noct on as the two of them jog around the residential areas. There's like, totally roads now that people have mopeds, but nothing beats hoofing it if you ask Gladio. ]

Bet Luna really likes that cuteness of yours, huh?

[ He's actually starting to wake up once the fresh air hits him. While Noctis completely prefers to stay in bed, he kind of likes the morning air. It's refreshing, energizing, and even if he's reluctant to admit it right this second? He's enjoying himself, keeping a decent pace and at least keeping up with Gladio. ]

[ at first, he smirks at his own personal quip about how adorable he is. But it fades quickly at Gladio's reply. It's replaced, instead, with his eyes briefly widening and his nose getting a touch red. Noctis doesn't look at Gladio at all. Instead, he scoffs. ]

No idea on that at all.

[ DENIAL. ]

[ :') see, you're like a real grown-up, Noct. ]

Hah, you don't gotta deny it! I've seen the way she looks at you.

[ Gladio smirks, giving Noct a playful shrug even as he keeps the pace for their jog. Obviously, there's always time for messing with Noct. ]

Gotta admit, even I was surprised when I found out you guys were sharing a bed. Must be nice...

[ U KNOW WHAT HE MEANS ]

[ He's a big boy now :D ]

...

[ Noctis continues to jog beside Gladio, managing a decent pace and actually surprised that he isn't winded just yet. He keeps up with his guard, though he's almost inclined to come to a quick halt at the way he alludes to his relationship with Lunafreya. ]

We're--

[ He stops, sighing and turning his head quickly. He's immediately red, and he seeks to hide that. There's really no way of getting around it, and while Noctis seeks to be private about the relationship and it's... Complications, he's not necessarily in a position to deny things anyway. That, and it's extremely embarrassing having Gladio of all people pick on him about it. ]

It's just something that started happening on its own. Get your head out of the gutter.

[ Uh, huh. Real adult, Noct. Gladio is kind enough to stop a few feet ahead of him, grinning wide at Noct's reaction to his particular line of questioning. ]

I get that. You two kids got a month all to yourselves, I know what I'd do.

[ YOU KNOW WHAT HE'D DO (he'd take his girlfriend on a nice night out and treat her right is what he'd do.) ]

Give it to me straight, Noct. You been sleeping with your girlfriend, or what? Do I gotta give you the talk?

[ He should be relived that Gladio stops jogging, but it's hard when he's spitting out assumptions (that are true) which threaten to completely undo him. Noctis skids to a halt when he realizes Gladio has, wearing that smug look. And he can't necessarily hide the way his face turns bright red and his eyes grow the size of saucers. ]

Wh--

[ He wears a complete look of shock and defense ]

I-I'm not dignifying that with a response. I don't--

I'm 20, why would I need the talk?!

[ Did his voice crack a bit? Yes it did. ]

[ Gladio doesn't even try to hide his guffaw at Noct's reaction. Make no mistake, he's losing it. He couldn't grin any harder if he tried. ]

Hah! Not even gonna deny it, huh? Thatta boy, Noct! Guess-- [ He can't Stop laughing. ] --Iggy took care of that, didn't he?

[ Of course Gladio has to hold himself upright because he's laughing so hard he might fall over, which means it's a perfect time to step back up to Noct and place a hand on his shoulder to support himself. ]

You need any pointers, you let me know. 'Course, I could just ask Luna how you're doing in the sack...

[ STOP HIM....... ]

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[ Oh gods. Please. Please, help him. This is awful. Terrible, and Noctis is not at all prepared to deal with this kind of calling out from his fucking Shield and childhood teacher. They're practically brothers, yes, but Noctis already had a bad rap here with social queues. ]

[ So, he makes a strangled, embarrassed sort of sound when Gladio starts losing his shit and grabs him by the shoulder. The prince wrinkles his nose. ]

Ignis wasn't... Hey!

[ He whacks Gladio's hand at the next part, face brighter than ever. Noctis clenches his fists at his sides and takes a step back, looking more embarrassed than ever. ]

Don't ask her, what the hell is wrong with you?!

[ You've dug your grave, Noctis. You should have just outright denied it, but you know he would have assumed it anyway. Noctis scoffs as he covers his face and tries turning away. ]

Besides, I don't... Need your dumb pointers. Can we just get going?

So then... your dad?

[ Because Clarus definitely gave Gladio the talk and that's. Well, that was embarrassing for everyone, as you can imagine. Gladio would almost look concerned except he's still laughing, even as Noct steps away. Sorry not sorry, Noct. ]

You don't gotta be embarrassed about, Noct. No one's good their first time.

[ He hasn't even talked to Luna and he's just assuming but is he wrong tho? Not likely. Gladio's still grinning. ]

I said I'd help you train, right? I'm sure Luna'd appreciate it if you got a crash course in how please a woman.

[ Is he even serious?? It's hard to tell....... ]

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[ Noctis groans, because this is the worst morning ever right now. He rubs his hands over his face, slowly dragging them down until Gladio says one particular thing that sets him off. ]

I wasn't bad our first--

[ It's muffled, because it slips out while his hands drag over his mouth. And they stop in place while his eyes widen when he realizes what has just come out as literal word vomit. ]

[ WELP. There's that confirmation. ]

[ Gladio actually stops, his jaw dropping just slightly. I'll be honest, he wasn't actually sure if Noct and Luna were going at it, but hearing confirmation is enough to make him balk. You know, for like a second, before his eyes fill with pride and he goes from holding Noct's shoulder to patting him on his back. ]

Awww, our little prince is all grown up! I knew you had it in you, Noct! [ This is is... approval?? Yes, Gladio is actually happy for you, Noctis. ] So what'd you think? Did you cry? It's okay to cry, y'know. Happens sometimes.

[ HE'S A PROUD DAD, OK. ]

[ 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. ]

I didn't...

What, did you cry your first time?

[ 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.

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[ 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. ]

I, uh...

[ He rubs at his neck. ]

Yeah. Guess so. She... Seems into it?

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