June Catch-all [OTA + One Closed Prompt]

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Who: Prompto + you!
When: First half of June
Where: All over the place
What: Jobs, reuniting with your bffs, shenanigans
Warnings: Awkward flirting? Spoilers for FF15?

Closed: Ignis and Noctis

[Prompto didn't even have to go apply for this job; the person in charge of the delivery service took one look at Prompto taking Primula for a job and practically begged them to play delivery boy. Apparently a giant bird was perfect for carrying packages. Who knew?

They were given directions to the place and they're on their way there now after a stop off at the house to get Prim's saddle and bridle. Of course, Prompto didn't think to kit her up before leaving the house so she is now running off down a side street with her rider chasing after her.]

Get back here! Why does this always happen to me...

Open: Delivery!

[And after that emotional mess of a reunion, Prompto can be found dashing about on chocobo-back as he delivers letters and small packages. Are you a recipient? Are you just walking by as a yellow birdy blur zips past you and maybe knocks you down? Either way you won't catch him until he stops in front of his destination.]

Delivery!

Open: Festival Prep

[He's a busy bee this month, apparently, as he has picked up a second part-time job! Or possibly more, as Prompto seems to be helping out whatever shop will take him that day and that leaves him doing a lot of things.

For some reason, he gets asked to carry things from one place to another a lot and he's not sure why. He's not strong or anything, so he spends a lot of time struggling down the street with the boxes of decorations or whatever it is he's carrying.

This means he can't see or stop very well.

Which means it's only a matter of time before he runs into something and trips. That "something" could be a wall or a tree root or even you.

Either way, Prompto lands face first on the ground with a yelp and a swear. Help?]

Open: Why is This His Life? (Or: Flirting Classes)

[He's not even sure he knows how he got enrolled in this class but HERE HE IS.

Standing outside one of the brothels.

Looking like a man about to go to his death.]

I don't need these classes, do I? I'm not that bad. People like me, right? So I've never had a date, who cares, that stuff's for people with time for that...

Wildcard

[Wanna poke Prompto but don't wanna do these prompts? Hit me up!]

Comments

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Prim!

[Yeah, it's Prompto yelling, but he's so distracted by his errant bird that he at first doesn't realize who she's run into. He jobs up, taking her by the neck to get her off the poor guy.]

I am so sorry, I should've put her lead on her before taking her out, I dunno what got into her--

[Now that the chocobo is under control, Prompto can get a good look at the people she ran into.]

--Iggy?

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[Ignis is not judging but he is giving Prompto a look that withers more than a lecture would. He's disappointed in your lack of responsibility, Prompto!

It lasts, like, three seconds, because he's honestly glad to see another familiar face and he edges to the side so Noct can see his friend more easily.]

That's one way to greet us.

[eluci]

[It's not Prompto's fault that the birds will take off at a whim. They lead very skittish existences as far as Noctis can tell.]

At least it's just a bird and not a car.

['Sup? He's just going to move out from around the Ignis blockade (not as large or effective as a Gladio blockade but still good) to properly say hi.]

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Holy crap, it's real.

[And Prompto is throwing himself at his best friends, completely forgetting about the bird. She'll stay. He thinks.]

[quickrecipeh]

[Those birds stole Ignis' glasses he has a vendetta and you will just have to accept that, Noct. Prompto should have the thing under lock and key.

He's practically tackled as Prompto flings himself at them, and Ignis gives his (slightly? furry?) back a pat as he keeps the whole crew and the chocobo wrangled.]

Well, then. That solves the question of if anyone else we know is here.

[eluci]

[Oh yeah, that was hilarious. Except for the bit where the chocobo got mad when they actually retrieved the glasses, but otherwise that was very amusing.]

Anyone we actually care about.

[Hopefully Prompto doesn't mind getting a brief but very tight hug, because that's what Noct is doing.]

What's real?

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[He is so here for hugs.]

You guys. I...weird dream, long story.

[He pulls back, smiling and almost vibrating with joy. If he had a tail, it would be wagging he's that happy.]

You guys were here, everything was alright, Iggy could see...

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I can see. Which means you must also have arrived from a different time than myself.

[Boggling this guy's extremely logical mind. Time slips? Just plain weird. He's holding carefully onto the chocobo and stepping back from Prompto slightly to keep the bird tamed.]

It is good to see you, regardless.

[eluci]

[This is what he likes about Prompto, when he's happy he's so much so that it's almost contagious.]

He can see. [He answers at the same time Ignis does, starting to continue but closing his mouth when Ignis continues.]

Is the big guy around anywhere?

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Wait, seriously?

[Give him a moment to look at Ignis and--yeah. He's following him with his eyes.]

Weird. But, uh, no. It's just been me since I got here last month. Well, me and Prim but.

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[Ignis is not really sure about living in a world where his being able to see is "weird" but sure. He'll roll with it. Though it's surprising and maybe a little disheartening to hear their fourth member isn't around.]

Last month. Noct and I have only just arrived. Perhaps Gladio will follow, then, if they're intent on having the lot of us.

[eluci]

[Speaking of Prim, Noctis is going to try petting her to see if she'll let him.]

He'll probably just show up later. It's not like he hasn't done anything like that before. Have you guys seen Ardyn yet? He's lurking around somewhere.

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[Noct you can't just say that!? Prompto starts, looking around even as Prim lets Noct pet her.]

He's what?

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[Ignis doesn't manage to check himself and visibly recoils at the mention of Ardyn. It turns his stomach. It was... maybe hours? Ago? That he was about to attempt to kill Ardyn, so... Yeah! He's even looking a bit paler, not that they'll notice.]

Where did you see him?

[eluci]

[Can and did. He figured if they hadn't seen the man, they'd like advance warning, and as long as they were talking about people they knew showing up...]

Don't remember, but he was looking for a place to stay.

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Why him? Hasn't he cause us enough trouble? Why did they have to get him and not Gladio?

[Ugh.]

Why don't they have an anti-asshole mirror that rejects the assholes before they get here?!

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[Ignis takes a few silent moments to compose himself, because boy, he wants to Say A Thing. But eventually he just adjusts his glasses and looks at them both.]

As long as he's here, Noct may be a target. I suggest we keep a close eye on him, when we can.

[eluci]

[Noctis has to snort at 'anti-asshole mirror'. It's a good idea! But totally absurd.]

I leave that in your very capable hands. [Because Ignis is good at that.] As long as we don't have to live next door to him or anything like that.

[That would just paint a target on both of them.]

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...aw man, why'd you guys have to show up after I already got roomies?

[Dammit!]

I can't exactly kick them out and it's already a bit cramped in there, but we could make it work if you guys need a space that's Ardyn-free.

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I'll stick with Noct, and make sure to keep him as safe as possible. As long as you check in regularly, I don't see a problem with us living apart.

[Ignis taps his chin thoughtfully. It's a lot to consider, suddenly. Prompto has his own situation, which is fine. But maybe he can switch off being eyes and ears for the group with Prompto from time to time, alleviate some of the stress he's going to bear being a single guardian.]

There may come a time when we all need to band together, but until then, especially while we're in an adjustment period, we'll be fine. After all, Ardyn may have been rendered rather toothless by this situation. If he doesn't bare his fangs, I wouldn't recommend us starting anything, either.

[eluci]

Why didn't you wait until we showed up? [Huh? HUH?

And He can take care of himself, Ignis...for the most part. He can at least keep from setting his own apartment on fire on a regular basis.

Except this is a new world with new rules and new magics to deal with, so maybe he won't be able to do that quite as well anymore.]

As far as I can tell, he's as interested in staying away from us as we are from him.

[He doesn't know about Somnus yet, someone should tell him about Somnus eventually.]

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Because the last time I saw everyone, you were in the Crystal, Iggy was in Lestallum, and Gladio was somewhere in the Duscaen countryside while I was helping Wiz?

[Seriously bro, he had his reasons. Also he's not sure if you're joking or not so yeah, you get the legit answer.]

That's...good. And I can warn people about him, though at least he can't do whatever it is he does with the Starscourge here. No powers from home.

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[Ignis' eyes narrow at Prompto because those sure are some Things he Didn't Know About. He pushes his glasses up and looks between the two of them with a slightly annoyed expression.]

You're both going to need to explain some things very thoroughly later, though you might not want to. I'm obviously lagging behind. If it concerns our potential safety and any issues that might arise for Noct, I need to know. In the meantime... I should probably let you know, Prompto, that I've been designated a Witch.

[eluci]

[He was half-joking, but there are also things in that answer that he also didn't know. Like how the three of them managed to get back to Lucis in the first place and why they were off doing separate things.]

In the Crystal? What was I doing inside the Crystal?

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[Prompto winces. He forgot.]

I'll, uh, explain later? [He chuckles weakly.] When we're not outside and I don't have a chocobo I'm keeping an eye on.

[He reaches up to rub at the back of his neck, grimacing a little at the feeling of the fur there.]