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❝ in these books life seems so simple, but in reality… i can’t make head nor tail of it. ❞  ❝ listen to me. when the times comes, you gotta run and don’t look back. ❞ ❝ i ain’t afraid of dying. ❞ ❝ i’m still standing, which is an improvement on the last time you saw me. ❞ ❝ i still think about you. that was…that was quite a time. ❞ ❝ people don’t forget. nothing gets forgiven. ❞ ❝ forgiveness, well…it’s just an easy way of saying ‘i don’t care no more’. ❞ ❝ i know you like to hide behind the angry moron act, but it’s a thin enough veneer. ❞ ❝ when somebody doesn’t lie in this world and you don’t lie to them, then together you can achieve great things and destroy great powers. ❞ ❝ i remain a fool, and i’m sure i shall die a fool, but i’m trying very hard to be something like the man you deserve. ❞ ❝ i am always honest, maybe not always good, but i’m always honest. ❞ ❝ why you got that guilty look on your face? ❞ ❝ i trust i will not make a goddawful fool of myself once more– but somehow i imagine i shall. ❞ ❝ please don’t go to any trouble on my account. ❞ ❝ you ain’t gonna die. not yet. ❞ ❝ feels like things have changed…the whole world has changed. ❞ ❝ i feel like we haven’t spoken for days. ❞ ❝ we’re thieves in a world that don’t want us no more. ❞ ❝ we can’t change what’s done. we can only move on. ❞ ❝ just do one thing or the other. don’t try to be two people at once. ❞ ❝ we’re more ghosts than people. ❞ ❝ how can romance ever be silly? it’s all we have. ❞ ❝ vengeance is an idiot’s game. ❞ ❝ i don’t think we can go much further on the horses. ❞ ❝ i’m surprised we escaped at all. ❞ ❝ this is a new low, even by your standards. ❞ ❝ i do my utmost to avoid you. ❞ ❝ i’m sorry to complain. it’s just so… ❞ ❝ i need you now…more than ever. ❞ ❝ face me to the west so i can watch the setting sun and remember all the fine times we had that way. ❞ ❝ do you ever miss home? must be hard, being so far away. ❞ ❝ you know, we’re gonna need to come up with a better story for that scar. ❞ ❝ there’s a good man within you…but he is wrestling a giant. ❞ ❝ you saved my life. you’re a good man. ❞ ❝ i thought you were trying to make me feel better. ❞ ❝ be loyal to what matters. ❞ ❝ you know, i don’t think i’ve ever seen you squeal before. ❞ ❝ i’m miserable. been a tough few days. ❞ ❝ i trust your judgement. always have. ❞ ❝ i’m just gonna…have a little sit down and…feel sorry for myself. ❞ ❝ i tried. in the end. i did. ❞ ❝ here, take a drink of this. ❞ ❝ seems like there ain’t much else in this world except bastards, victims of bastards and the bastards who want to put the bastards in the ground. ❞ ❝ we’ll get off this mountain soon enough. ❞ ❝ i haven’t slept in three days. ❞ ❝ thanks for coming for me. ❞ ❝ you got sad eyes…like you’ve seen sad things. ❞ ❝ you always said revenge is a luxury we can’t afford. ❞ ❝ you don’t hire a saint to catch a sinner. ❞ ❝ you’re alive! oh, you’re alive! ❞ ❝ are you okay? i mean you no harm. ❞ ❝ i’m nobody. ❞ ❝ what about you? you doubting me too? ❞ ❝ it’s enough to make a man drink. or worse. ❞ ❝ i knew not to trust, yet i had no choice. ❞ ❝ there ain’t no more time to talk. go. ❞ ❝ thank you, for your strength. it means a lot to me. ❞ ❝ firstly, we ain’t friends. don’t make no mistake on that subject. ❞ ❝ i’m so bored i’d rather be shot. ❞ ❝ the bond we share, it’s the most real thing to me. i would kill for it, i would happily die for it… ❞ ❝ life is full of pain. but there is also love, and beauty. ❞ ❝ my pa used to say you stare into the fire long enough you can see the whole world pass by. ❞ ❝ whenever we happen to meet, you’re always helping people and smiling. ❞ ❝ do as you’re goddamn told. and shoot well. ❞ ❝ i guess he never outgrew his anger. kind of like you. ❞ ❝ some trees flourish, others die. some cattle grow strong, others are taken by wolves. some men are born rich enough and dumb enough to enjoy their lives. ain’t nothing fair. you know that. ❞ ❝ you’re driven by powerful forces i scarcely understand. ❞ ❝ oh you fool. you sad, deluded fool. torn in two by different ideas of who you were, and it turns out you weren’t neither of them. ❞ ❝ with you watching over me, i’d walk into hell itself. ❞ ❝ when i was your age, i fought. i saw death. i have killed. ❞ ❝ i wish things were different. but it weren’t us who changed. ❞ ❝ nobody’s taking anything from me ever again. ❞ ❝ you’re my favorite parasite… no, wait, ringworm’s my favorite parasite, you’re my second-favorite parasite… i lied. ringworm, then, rats with the plague, then you. ❞ ❝ just leave it to me. i can talk a dog off a meat wagon. ❞ ❝ forgive me if i slip and stab you in the face. ❞ ❝ this place, ain’t no such thing as civilized. it’s man so in love with greed, that he has forgotten himself and found only appetites. ❞ ❝ the amount of hell we’ve raised, we’re owed some back. ❞ ❝ i haven’t done anything wrong aside of not playing the games to your rules. ❞ ❝ don’t let yourself get killed…for pride. i’ve seen it kill too many folk. ❞ ❝ when you fall, there’ll be a party. ❞ ❝ does this seem like a good time for sarcasm to you? ❞ ❝ usually i’m worse than the wolves. ❞ ❝ i don’t have to be careful. i have you as a friend. ❞ ❝ i wish i had acquired wisdom at less of a price. ❞ ❝ they’re chasing us hard, because we represent everything they fear. ❞ ❝ you know all that mattered to me was loyalty? it was all i ever believed in. ❞ ❝ never thought i’d say this but…it’s good to see you. ❞ ❝ we’ve all lived bad lives. we all sin…but i know you. ❞ ❝ i kill people. and maybe i should’ve killed you. ❞ ❝ ain’t you a sorry sight? ❞ ❝ your job’s starting the fights, it ain’t winning them. ❞ ❝ some big, loud mouthed bastard tried to rob me when i was out riding so i… well, you know how it is. ❞ ❝ there ain’t no shame in looking for a better world. ❞ ❝ i can hunt, carry a knife, and use a gun. ❞   ❝ …is it too late for us? ❞ ❝ if the purpose of life was to be liked…it would be very boring indeed. ❞ ❝ i’ve been running for as long as i can remember. ❞     ❝ they turned me into a monster. ❞   ❝ sorry if i seem a little desperate. i am a little desperate. ❞ ❝ if anyone gets close to me, they’re wanted too. and i can’t have you wrapped up in that. ❞ ❝ there’s all kinds of nasty people who want to speak to you. ❞ ❝ they won’t hear anything about you from me. ❞ ❝ tell me about you, darling and armed to the teeth like that. ❞ ❝ i also…found out some unsettling news about you. ❞ ❝ i don’t know how to say it…thank you. ❞ ❝ you…don’t like me much, do you? ❞ ❝ i can’t lie to you. i’m a wanted man. ❞ ❝ that’s quite a scratch you got there. ❞ ❝ take a gamble that love exists, and do a loving act. ❞ ❝ i’m seeing things a lot more clearly now. ❞ ❝ where are you? can you hear me? ❞ ❝ i think someone saw some wolves, not far away. you should watch out. ❞ ❝ guess all i got now is doubt. doubts and scars. ❞ ❝ it wasn’t me who went and shot him. ❞ ❝ will you dance with me? ❞ ❝ there’s a lot i should’ve done and even more i shouldn’t have done. ❞ ❝ you are a compulsive liar. ❞ ❝ next time, i’ll slit your throat myself. ❞ ❝ as long as we get paid or you get shot, i’m happy. ❞ ❝ i’m not designed for this snow. ❞ ❝ you don’t get to live a bad life and have good things happen to you. ❞ ❝ shut up you silly man and kiss me. ❞ ❝ who made you the messiah of these poor souls you’ve led so horribly astray? ❞ ❝ maybe it’s a sign. try to do the good thing. ❞ ❝ how many times do i gotta bury you? ❞ ❝ you are the only feller who could get half of their brain eaten by wolves and end up more intelligent. ❞ ❝ if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is to stop digging. ❞     ❝ we ain’t both gonna make it. ❞ ❝ i gave you all i had. i did. ❞ ❝ if we have to fight, we fight. If we have to run, we’ll run. if we must die, we’ll die. but…we’ll stay free. ❞ ❝ people call me lazy. i’m not lazy, just don’t like working. there’s a difference. ❞ ❝ i guess…i’m afraid. ❞ ❝ oh, i didn’t know i was talking to a lady. ❞ ❝ i don’t feel too good. ❞ ❝ you have finally lost your mind. ❞

Final Fantasy XV was released on this date in 2016, here are my glorious 7 years old fan arts.

commission • fanbox • kofi store

king & consorts.

@novuscaelum

"Uh." The kind responded intelligently. "Well--"

Ignis took it upon himself to stand and carefully pick his way over to the table, feeling for an empty chair and then sitting with all the regal ease of a king's adviser. He also didn't wait for the question. "Wouldn't miss this for the world. Do give me a play by play, gentlemen?"

Noctis stared at Ignis for several seconds, then at his son. Finally, he slowly placed a single finger on top of his king game piece. "This? Is a hologram. The real king is safe in bed at home, sleeping."

Chess ll @royalbratprince

If they were playing that way then Novus could too. Even though he was just learning how chess was properly played as a whole that didn't mean he couldn't have a bit of fun himself. "Okay, well-" He paused staring at the two-toned board finally picking up a black rook and placing it in front of a white pawn.

"My knight's now protected by an ultra super laser castle that's got a moat around it too AND it's got guards." Two more black pawns were picked up from across the board and set by the rook. "So now you can't get me. Beat that cell phone."

@novuscaelum

Prompto made a little hum of acknowledgement about loud talking, letting Novus take his time. Yeah, normally it would be rude to keep eating at that point, but--

Well. He was trying not to make everything seem like an interrogation. He did quiet down while the prince was talking, though, taking it all in. When he got to the actual questions, Prompto neatly folded the top of the chip bag over and set it between them. "I hope you'll cut your old man a little slack. He wanted to let you have some space, and he's worried he'll make everything worse if it seems like he's hunting you down to keep talking, which... yeah, maybe I should have listened myself, huh?" He shrugged casually enough. "This isn't a king thing, this is a family thing, and he's..." Trailing off, he let out a deep breath.

It was just... best to be direct and honest, wasn't it? "Things were a little less than perfect between your dad and your grandpa, you know? I guess it's a little frustrating to have a king instead of a dad sometimes. And he wonders a lot if he's making the same mistakes, and... Yeah, you two really should be talking about this, huh?" The blond's laugh was forced, trailing off into a sigh.

"Just... try to keep in mind, okay? The world your dad and the rest of us old folks were born into and grew up in was all about war, so... yeah, there's a reason you hear so much about it. I get that's gotta be pretty frustrating for you, though. Especially when we really do want you to be able to make your own choices instead of getting pushed into anything."

"It wasn't yelling. It was just loud talking." He was hesitant. "I..." Why did this feel like some kind of adult trap to divulge information and Prompto was the go-between? Novus quietly stared at the blond wondering if he should say any more than he already had. "Dad knows where I'm coming from? Yeah, right." How would the King know? Granted the boy heard stories but was also curious to see what Prompto's reply would be. Disregarding the pinky, the boy leaned back against the leather seat, just staring ahead unsure of what else to say. Time seemed to drop to a crawl though after some thinking, the Prince did have another question, and yet he already knew the answer to it he still asked it anyway. "Think Dad knows I'm out here and if he does why didn't he come himself to fix things?" That always seemed to be the way. Noctis having others fix things instead of doing it himself. "Why does he always let other people do it for him when he's the one that would be doing it? That's what kings are supposed to do, right?"

❝ you just cheated! i watched you! ❞

Prompts for Muses Who Are Little Shits | accepting though possibly eternally slow

Uh-oh. "It's totally fine! The rook just got last-minute secret orders from the king! He's got a cell phone!"

Ignis, having no ability and no need to pay attention to the chess game happening across the room as he carefully made notes on his tablet, tisked and shook his head. "Once you let go of a game piece, your move has been made, Noct."

A king did not pout. Of course. But they could get awfully close. Noctis huffed and moved the rook back to where it had been before he saw the better move. "Fine, Iggy, ignore modern technology making everyone's lives easier."

"Shame that it's my duty to remain aware of specific things that make my life more complicated." Offhand, under his breath, and looking much too pleased when his words got an offended cough out of Noctis.

prompts for muses who are Little Shits™

for all the muses out there who like to mess with others!! mainly meant for platonic relationships, but can be used for romantic & antagonistic relationships as well! feel free to modify any pronouns, descriptor words, & objects for your needs!

FROM THE LITTLE SHIT.

words. ❝ how'd you like the fake spider in your room? ❞ ❝ hang on a second, i'm gonna record this — ❞ ❝ i took 20 bucks out of your bag last night. ❞ ❝ alright, that's it, time for the tickle monster treatment! ❞ ❝ oh, yeah? and what are you gonna do about it? ❞ ❝ i think i might have accidentally just hurt myself again. ❞ ❝ what makes you think you can possibly take me? ❞ ❝ outta the way, i was here first! ❞ ❝ sorry, i lost that a little while ago. ❞ ❝ hey, come on! it was just a prank! ❞ ❝ i'm seriously thinking about forcing that secret out of you. ❞ ❝ wait, did YOU say you wanted the last piece of pie in the fridge? 'cause i kinda just ate it ... ❞

actions. [ SING ] — sender starts singing raunchy lyrics around receiver [ WRESTLE ] — sender attempts to start play-fighting with receiver [ FINGER ] — sender flips receiver the bird [ LAUGH ] — sender tries to make receiver laugh [ LEAN ] — sender puts their full weight on receiver [ COLD ] — sender puts their cold fingers under receiver's shirt [ DRIVE ] — sender begins to drive very fast with receiver in the car with them [ FOOD ] — sender steals a bite of receiver's food when they're not looking [ BLANKET ] — sender pulls receiver's blanket off them while they're half-asleep [ PRANK ] — sender pulls a prank on receiver (bonus points if a type of prank is specified!)

FOR THE LITTLE SHIT.

words. ❝ hey, stop that! ❞ ❝ careful, i just got that new furniture. ❞ ❝ okay, okay, i'll do anything, just please stop tickling me ... ! ❞ ❝ god, you're such an asshole! ❞ ❝ i swear, if you do that one more time ... ❞ ❝ i didn't actually think it was that funny. ❞ ❝ aw, dammit, you broke it! ❞ ❝ you can't go 24 hours without having some kind of accident, huh? ❞ ❝ you just cheated! i watched you! ❞ ❝ if you even think about messing with me today, i will end you. ❞ ❝ are you drunk or something? because that was some of the weirdest shit i've ever heard. ❞ ❝ okay, i won't lie, that was actually pretty funny. ❞

actions. [ HEADLOCK ] — sender puts receiver in a headlock [ CHASE ] — sender chases receiver around in frustration [ RUN ] — sender runs from receiver to avoid being pranked/scared [ NUDGE ] — sender briskly nudges receiver in response to a snarky comment [ IGNORE ] — sender pretends to ignore receiver [ PULL ] — sender is dragged into pulling a prank with the sender [ CLEAN ] — sender begins cleaning receiver's mess [ WIPE ] — sender begins cleaning receiver's injuries after pulling a stunt that doesn't end well [ LEAVE ] — sender storms off in frustration after being messed with by receiver [ REVENGE ] — sender pulls a revenge prank on receiver (bonus points if a type of prank is specified!)

Got back into FFXV just in time to celebrate Noctis' birthday with paint practice

@novuscaelum

"I heard some yelling." Prompto shrugged with one shoulder, trying to keep the whole thing as casual and nonchalant as possible. "Kinda-- Well, I'm supposed to know what's going on, right?" He smiled a little, taking a chip for himself. "So I just followed the sound, but it kinda went quiet. Talked to your dad after that." Another little shrug, vaguely summing things up.

The blond listened, keeping his chip munching to a minimum. Everything Novus said was perfectly understandable from his point of view, right? Sure it differed from what he knew Noct went through, but it was still similar enough for him to understand the depth of it, if not the details.

"Sorry, little dude." Prompto offered sincerely. "Didn't mean to put you more on edge. I came to talk because I thought it might help." He rested his chin in the hand not currently holding the snack bag. "The war and defending Lucis is kind of a big deal to everybody. I mean, you figured that out and all, but I know it's gotta be a little too much a whole lot of the time. Especially talking about duty and stuff." And that was a summary he'd probably get at least one long stare for if anyone else were listening.

"Well. Hm." Another chip was slowly devoured as he thought. "I don't know if it helps to tell you that your dad would totally know where you're coming from. And he wouldn't want you to feel so stressed out, but I guess that's a talk you guys gotta have when you're ready. I don't know, is there anything you want me to tell him? 'Cause I won't tell him anything you don't want me to. Uncle's honor." He even held out a pinky for a swear.

"You...heard all that?" Novus asked denying a chip for now since he wasn't very hungry. How? When? Had they really both been that loud or had Novus not even noticed if there were others occupying the room to begin with when it all started? Oh boy.

"It's just..." Might as well begin talking about stuff now and get things out in the open. "All Dad ever talks about is war stuff." Novus began slowly. Being a kid, he didn't piece together that was what the King had to live through to make it to this point in time. "And...it's...well it's boring!" Not to mention exciting at times based on what story was being told. By this point, he'd forgotten most of the rest of the conversation aside from bits and pieces since time had passed. "Fight this or that. Why can't he just let it go? Why can't everybody? Why-"

Novus suddenly grew quiet, clenching his fists in frustration. "Why can't I not be in the middle of this? I'm gonna have to fix whatever stuff Dad messes up now and...what if I can't do it right at all? What if I can't fix everything and another war starts cause of something I did?"

@royalbratprince

a small psa that, if you’re writing with me, there’s never any pressure.  you can always take as much time responding to things as you need.  days, weeks, months, it’s fine with me!   you and your well-being come first.   i never want you to feel like i’m expecting you to write, because that’s never the case.  and i never want you to feel rushed for replies.  you, the mun, always come first, full stop.  <3

"Dad? Were you excited to find out that you were gonna be a Dad for a second time after my sister?"

Looking down at his son, Noctis took to staring out the window for a number of seconds, debating exactly how honest he ought to be. He wasn't going to lie, of course not, but similar questions and open honesty had been... a little much, in the past. He didn't want to upset anyone, because it was complicated, and of course there was excitement, just--

Swallowing, he focused on Novus again, smile a little nervous. "Well, I... I was. We all were. And hoping you'd have someone to grow up with." That was the truth! It was! He could just leave it there and be fine!

The king drummed his fingers against his leg for a few seconds, pondering. "And a little terrified. B-but, excited terrified? Right? That's a-- That's a thing."

Oh he was bad at that.

It’s Gladio’s birthday!🎉🎉🎉 I haven’t drawn him in a while, so I’m a little rusty but let it be known that I love this man❤️❤️❤️

That's right, someday I'll tell tales regarding the moment of existential crisis caused by an entire video game sky just straight up ceasing to exist at a certain point on the continent and all light sources except Noct's flashlight going with it... dsflks

Yeah yeah, eventually I have to get back to documenting the harrowing out of bounds Niflheim adventure where the sky disappeared and all.

I have a fondness for the places you're never supposed to see and all that. It is art out here, where you aren't supposed to be.

@novuscaelum

The blond didn't bother to hide the relief at being let inside the car so easily, closing and locking the door behind him because... well, that was just polite, wasn't it? Something like that.

He didn't really expect Novus to be in much of a mood to talk, either, but that was okay. "He actually didn't." Prompto shrugged. "Figured I should probably check on you, y'know? Sounded kinda... intense. I only got his side of the story, so I don't know yours yet. Not that you gotta talk about it until you're ready, okay?" He did actually mean that. The prince was like Noctis in a lot of ways, and that meant patience paid off. And not the fake stuff, either; just honestly letting them both move at their own pace.

Being a little more careful than he normally would, Prompto delicately opened the bag of chips and then offered Novus first pick. "I know it doesn't seem like it, but I did learn how to clean up the back seat from watching Iggy back in the day. Besides, I think she'll understand this one time... but promise I'll do my best to keep everything spotless anyway." He snickered.

Sure, he did definitely have a reason for being there, but... just spending some time relaxing technically away from the Citadel was totally fine. Enough that he didn't pay too much attention to possible potato chip shrapnel.

The knock caused him to stir. Just how long had he been asleep back here? His arms ached from using them as pillows along with his neck. Whoever designed the seats didn't exactly have full body comfort in mind when they were in production. Slowly sitting up, the boy unlocked the door pressing it open so Prompto could enter if he wanted with his snack.

Perhaps the back seat was just for sitting and not lying down given that his upper body ached a bit as he sat against the seat once more, mostly his neck and shoulder if he were to get specific. "Hey, Uncle Prompto. Lemme guess. Dad sent you, didn't he?"

Noctis had to, probably since he wanted to find out his own son was still on the premises somewhere and not wandering off in Insomnia. "If you're here to spy on me or anything like that I'm not going back in...yet." Maybe the nine-year-old could make a game of it called 'How long to hold out in the Regalia'.

Spotting the chip bag, a lithe finger pointed at them. "You'd probably better be careful with those too. Mom doesn't like us eating in the back seat cause crumbs make the car look undignified or something like that..."

@ashesbloodstardust

Noctis saw that he'd managed to get through at least a little bit, but it was too early to celebrate. If he knew anything about Ignis, it was how relentless he could be... but that was usually with competitive things. Or life-threatening things. He kind of didn't want to think about that.

Poised as he was to argue, he did feel a little bit of victory in Ignis finally sitting. Shame that was instantly eclipsed by his worry for the man at how he'd kind of just flopped into the chair, but that was more than just one step in the right direction. He let out a little breath, reaching for his phone. There were things he could cook on his own, but getting a giant order of chicken soup delivered was in everyone's best interest. Especially when the fast alternative was canned. "Okay, Iggy, soup's on the way. Let me make you tea."

Noctis did not wait around for an answer; he'd certainly been in the kitchen and often times directly next to Ignis while he made himself tea. Often while grumbling about how many other people didn't know how to make it right, so the prince had paid attention. Boiling water and-- Herbal tea? Yeah, seemed a better bet than caffeine. Something partly floral and mostly "green-smelling" that Noct himself had a hard time not curling his lip at. Not overfilling the mug was it's own challenge, but he managed that on top of remembering to bring a little packet of crackers along with him too. Uh, in case the wait for soup was too much. Or to have with soup? Whatever.

"Did you need anything else? Feeling achy? Warm? Need a blanket?" He automatically reached to press the hand that hadn't just been holding a hot mug to Ignis' forehead to feel for a fever.

| ✨ | Maybe it was the way Noctis was actually trying to use semi-decent reasons why his adviser shouldn't be allowed function while sick, or perhaps the fever was just cooking his brain. A fond little smile slipped onto his lips, one he didn't let show very often. If there were more pressing matters that day, he'd probably deny Noctis the satisfaction of being right, but...

He'd been about to put up a protest when his prince gave him the 'order'. He wavered a bit, grinning wider at Noctis's attempt to try to look after him. "I... I should remind you that some orders are meant to be disobeyed but...."

Ignis brought a hand to his forehead, a reminder of his pounding head in that moment as it gave a particularly painful throb. "There's nothing on the schedule for the day you cannot attend to without me..."

It was then that Ignis took the few steps to sink bonelessly into a chair. The bed was too far just now, but this... he could concede to. "Alright.. You win this one, Noct. If only my head didn't pound quite so much.."

@novuscaelum

It was about an hour later when Prompto wandered into the garage and at least pretended not to know exactly where he'd find Novus. Not that Noctis knew himself, exactly, but from talking to him and seeing how upset he was... well. It was a hunch more than anything.

Sure enough, though, the kid was still asleep in the back seat. He felt kind of bad about the idea of waking him up, looking peaceful and safe, maybe even needing some time alone. Not that Novus wouldn't tell him if he needed more alone time, he supposed.

Sighing, he gently tapped on one of the back windows. "Hey, little dude. Room for one more?" And if he held up a bag of potato chips... that could be their little secret.

To him that meant the conversation was over for the time being which also meant he could leave. Heading outside into the gardens, Novus paced along the pathway kicking an occasional rock to the wayside with the toebox of his sneaker. Nature was supposed to be healing or whatever it was Ignis had told him once and so far it wasn't doing much of anything in his mind except surrounding himself with verdant colors of foliage plus a few trees peppered about.

"She's wrong. She's gotta be and-Ugh!" What he was more annoyed with at the moment was the topic of the days of old. War. Tales of scourge. Everything. Even if they were interesting to listen to. Like Novus had said everything was peaceful now so what was the point in even dwelling in the past anymore?

Maybe what he needed was actual space from here for a bit, from home, though being royalty he also knew how panicked everyone would be if he actually did physically leave and head out into Insomnia. So, he did the next best thing.

He kept up appearances as he wandered the halls giving the servants small smiles and waves as he passed before slipping away to the backseat of the unlocked Regalia. Here he'd be safe he supposed. Being the first generation after something so profound was difficult and it had its toll on, well...probably all the kids in Insomnia come to think of it. In fact, he'd mostly forgotten what Anna had said aside from the replacement piece. The boy's thoughts were obviously elsewhere.

With a soft sigh, Novus curled up on the black leather seat letting sleep overtake him. Perhaps things would look slightly better after a small nap.

@royalbratprince

874 @star54kar and @athaerys Thank you for this ridiculous request 😂 He's been fishing for 36 hours straight and he'll be damned if he leaves before catching that godsdamned gar