[As though Nyx were here to learn of it, anyway. He watches as the lantern floats upwards, disappearing among all the rest, becoming just another bright mark against the night sky. The image fades, and he he shakes his head slightly as he reaches to lay a hand on her shoulder.]
I know this changes little. [It doesn't bring anyone back, and it does little to ease the ache, but:] I wanted to pay my respects, as well.
[Somewhere she lost the habit of shrugging him off.]
Probably steal the lantern and draw- obscene shit all over it. [If both of her best friends were there they'd have done this together, or to each other, or to make Crowe snap at them both while they grinned like the idiots they are. Dumb faces and other less acceptable 'art' all over the paper lanterns. She can almost see it like it's real.
They were serious over the deaths of friends, in silent and solemn formation, expressionless. But they could joke about each other dying with an ease Crowe always hated.]
Thanks. [For thinking of Nyx beside all the other, more personally important people Ignis will lose. For thinking of her, though she will never ever admit it.]
[He'd known Nyx for so short a time in comparison, and they weren't close by any means, but Ignis had still considered himself to be, in some way, responsible for all those who came to this place from Eos. His natural inclination to look after his friends had extended to the Glaives as well, whether or not they cared for it. He's grateful that Crowe has come to accept his brand of friendship, and can only hope that Nyx found some value in it during his time here, as well.]
You needn't thank me.
[He shakes his head.]
At least not until we've finished the evening out with a stiff drink.
[He thinks they could both use one to round out the festivities.]
They have that? I got warned about whatever's in the punch.
["Warned" in this case defined as "someone's drink was talking back to them and I could hear it while sober". Just in case she's finally cracked, she won't be sharing that with Ignis out of the blue.]
Besides, you've got more of that to do. [A nod at his other lanterns. She's sure he can hear it.] Unless you want to be alone.
[That has no guilt in it. Some things aren't for sharing.]
Theasthai is a large city, after all, but I remember not having to wander too far from the festival grounds to find something sufficiently potent last year.
[He and Noct had received a visit from Regis' spirit then, before he'd ever made an appearance in Verens. Drinking had been a necessity— but he pauses to consider before nodding.
Yes, perhaps.]
I think the last few may require a bit of privacy, yes.
[He knows how he's going to end up before the night is over, and he doesn't want her to see that.]
[Now that he promised it she won't let him off the hook!
She does sneak a look at his other lanterns, just once. Just to see. Whatever is written on them isn't her business to comment on, but she wants to know anyway.]
And yell if you need somebody to drag you home, after that.
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Date: 2018-03-18 12:54 am (UTC)[As though Nyx were here to learn of it, anyway. He watches as the lantern floats upwards, disappearing among all the rest, becoming just another bright mark against the night sky. The image fades, and he he shakes his head slightly as he reaches to lay a hand on her shoulder.]
I know this changes little. [It doesn't bring anyone back, and it does little to ease the ache, but:] I wanted to pay my respects, as well.
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Date: 2018-03-20 01:52 pm (UTC)[Somewhere she lost the habit of shrugging him off.]
Probably steal the lantern and draw- obscene shit all over it. [If both of her best friends were there they'd have done this together, or to each other, or to make Crowe snap at them both while they grinned like the idiots they are. Dumb faces and other less acceptable 'art' all over the paper lanterns. She can almost see it like it's real.
They were serious over the deaths of friends, in silent and solemn formation, expressionless. But they could joke about each other dying with an ease Crowe always hated.]
Thanks. [For thinking of Nyx beside all the other, more personally important people Ignis will lose. For thinking of her, though she will never ever admit it.]
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Date: 2018-03-26 12:49 am (UTC)[He'd known Nyx for so short a time in comparison, and they weren't close by any means, but Ignis had still considered himself to be, in some way, responsible for all those who came to this place from Eos. His natural inclination to look after his friends had extended to the Glaives as well, whether or not they cared for it. He's grateful that Crowe has come to accept his brand of friendship, and can only hope that Nyx found some value in it during his time here, as well.]
You needn't thank me.
[He shakes his head.]
At least not until we've finished the evening out with a stiff drink.
[He thinks they could both use one to round out the festivities.]
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Date: 2018-03-26 03:30 pm (UTC)["Warned" in this case defined as "someone's drink was talking back to them and I could hear it while sober". Just in case she's finally cracked, she won't be sharing that with Ignis out of the blue.]
Besides, you've got more of that to do. [A nod at his other lanterns. She's sure he can hear it.] Unless you want to be alone.
[That has no guilt in it. Some things aren't for sharing.]
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Date: 2018-04-03 07:32 pm (UTC)[He'd caught wind of that warning, as well.]
Theasthai is a large city, after all, but I remember not having to wander too far from the festival grounds to find something sufficiently potent last year.
[He and Noct had received a visit from Regis' spirit then, before he'd ever made an appearance in Verens. Drinking had been a necessity— but he pauses to consider before nodding.
Yes, perhaps.]
I think the last few may require a bit of privacy, yes.
[He knows how he's going to end up before the night is over, and he doesn't want her to see that.]
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Date: 2018-04-04 07:08 pm (UTC)[Now that he promised it she won't let him off the hook!
She does sneak a look at his other lanterns, just once. Just to see. Whatever is written on them isn't her business to comment on, but she wants to know anyway.]
And yell if you need somebody to drag you home, after that.
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Date: 2018-04-07 05:39 am (UTC)Yours will be the first name I call.
[Cross his heart.]
Now, shall we?
[He smiles faintly, offering her his arm.]
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Date: 2018-04-09 07:10 am (UTC)If you know where you're going, I'll keep the trees out of the way.