drops of jupiter.

[redbellion]

[ so that was a lot, especially since it was keith’s first time coming face-to-face with a commander. he knows everyone must be tired and emotionally drained, but they have a lot of things they need to talk about. things that can’t wait to be sorted out. he has to collect his thoughts first, though--he’s not sure how to feel about this exactly, but he knows he’s feeling a lot of things. keith needs time to process everything, and he goes off to be alone for a little while.

eventually, michael, kayneth, ignis, camilla, and bucky bring over some food for the gang. it’s a much needed meal, and maybe some people want to eat in peace. unfortunately, keith is keith, and he thinks now is the best time to have a discussion. ]

Look, I know I’m not in the best position to say this, especially after how I acted back there. But unless anyone has any better ideas, we need to go to that lake and see the Guardian. We have to try. If that’s part of the solution to saving these people and going back home, then there’s really no other option.

[ he’s saying this with a calm head this time. he’s frustrated, clearly, but he’s speaking firmly and with nowhere near the same aggression he held earlier, back when he wanted to attack jupiter.

he doesn’t believe that he can be the leader anyone needs him to be. not here, not back at home. but it’s not going to stop him from trying to do what he feels is right. ]

And if we need someone to scope it out before we act, then I’ll do it.

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[nightcure]

Yeah. Things got pretty heated for a while.

[ Thank god for Ignis, honestly. He reaches out and takes his hand. ]

Are you doing alright?

[discutio]

I can't say it didn't get a bit tense when we spoke with Saturn, but he was at least a bit more receptive to what we were saying.

[A tired smile crossed his face; that was definitely a little closer to failed diplomacy than he would have liked, though it did work out.]

I'm fine. What about you?

[nightcure]

You sure? I've seen enough of your headaches forming to know when it happens.

[ His tone is gentle, at least. ]

I'm... [ He lets out a breath, and it's less steady than he'd like. ] Listening to all that stuff about the ghost Pokemon rattled me.

[discutio]

It's just the local climate. There isn't anything to worry about.

[cold weather + scars = someone please find this man some ibuprofen]

...Likewise. I don't quite know what to think about the concept, but...from Jupiter's tone it seems an accepted enough facet of life here.

[nightcure]

Ignis, I'm always going to worry.

[ honestly. ]

... yeah. And it hit a little too close to home.

[discutio]

...I know.

[On both counts.]

Is there anything I can do to help?

[nightcure]

Just having you around helps.

[ He's one hundred percent sincere. ]

Always does.

[discutio]

You're going to flatter me terribly, you realize.

[nightcure]

I'll be sure to keep you in check, then.

[discutio]

Perhaps someone should, on occasion.

[He laughed under his breath, pressing a kiss to the back of Noctis' hand.]

...Azelf was difficult enough to get to. If Jupiter wasn't bluffing, we'll have to tread far more carefully.

[nightcure]

I'm pretty sure I'm the best one for the job.

[ The gesture is so soft and affectionate, Noctis can't help but smile. ]

... Yeah. We'll have to make sure we're more than prepared, too.

[discutio]

We'll likely take a few days to regroup and reorganize ourselves before we do anything. That's enough time to plan ahead even if we've no idea what we're to be up against.

[nightcure]

Yeah. Train our friends up, too.

[ He thinks for a moment. ]

Maybe I should try to pick up another. I've only got my two.

[discutio]

It couldn't hurt, I think. Considering how elemental resistances and weaknesses seem to work, it's appearing as though a wider variety is the safest bet anyway. And we should be able to fit some training in without a problem before we leave.

[nightcure]

Yeah. Maybe one that can use fire.

[ He just has to figure out where to get one. Admittedly he isn't the biggest fan of fire, but... ]

Any you recommend?

[discutio]

I can't say I know of that many. I think Jake has one--some kind of canine, far as I can tell. Then there's Favilla, but she hatched from an egg I was given and I've no idea if she's even native to this region.