[ she smiles patiently. though she can't quite tell that Namine is tense, it's obvious from her hesitance that this might not be a good topic for casual friends to talk about. ]
You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, though. I know it can be hard for people to talk about home sometimes.
From Crowe's perspective there aren't many great things about being here. Sure, she's alive, but that stops at any old time and she, once again, won't know when it's coming. People she cares about might be here but they can leave just as fast. There's no way to hide what you're feeling from other people.
The food's good?
Until Ignis goes. Then what?
Without quite realizing it, Crowe has stiffened into a more military stance, as if she can be less uncomfortable that way.]
That's some optimism. [The Insomnia and Lucis that Iris remembers probably don't have much to offer anymore, though.] ...Not having a war's been better.
[ He doesn't want to put her out or make her run around doing favors for them! Though Glacian does look pretty busy at the moment, trotting around in circles on the blanket like she's trying to chase her tail. ]
[ she laughs as well as she's shoved, bouncing back without a lost beat. when she sees him reaching to grab something, she inquisitively leans closer. she is indeed already wearing a crown of irises, but her brother's fits comfortably on top of it. ]
I feel positively regal. [ she says it in her best posh Lunafreya-Ignis-ish accent as her smile gets even brighter, and daisies sprout at her feet before she lunges forward for a proper sibling hug. ] Thanks, Gladdy.
[ He hugs her back wholeheartedly. It's not often they get to share this sibling affection, at least not lately with the whole roadtrip and the end of the world kind of thing back home. Iris has been through a lot and can manage on her own, but it's times like these that he remembers she's still his baby sister who cried when she got lost. ]
So, whaddya wanna do, your majesty? Wanna try your hand at some games? Maybe dancing? ... Flower picking? [ he doesn't know noct's favourite flower though ]
Juuuuust a bit. I've heard that some of these games can be tough, though.
[ the good thing about being a cute young girl is that some people are particularly weak to a pout. she's learned to use it to her advantage, but she wouldn't tell anyone that. ]
No luck in winning anything, huh? [ she smiles, a bit impishly. ] I can see if I can nab you a prize, if you want.
(Noctis is happy being a not-cute not-girl, but it certainly seemed like there were some drawbacks considering he'd wasted so much money on rigged games.)
I don't need anybody to win a game. (He's frustrated, but he sure as hell isn't going to take it out on Iris of all people.) I've hit a run of bad luck, but it's not going to keep me down. I'm going to win a prize for everybody in the house.
[ she trusts Crowe to not be a cheater... which may be a mistake on her part, but she wants to believe that a fair fight would be more enjoyable for the both of them.
in the downtime that her opponent uses to hide and recalculate, Iris makes sure to have a small stockpile of snowballs ready at her side. she tosses one in the air, biding her time. ]
At least I know I'm in good company. [ she sighs. ] It's not like I never learned, though. I just tried to avoid it.
[ despite being the only daughter of a highborn family, Iris never really took up the mantle of being a "lady". the bare minimum of the etiquette lessons stuck, but her headstrong personality was what shone through into her adolescence. ]
"Interesting" for you, embarrassing for me. [ despite the self-deprecation, she smiles in jest. ] You're not saying you want me to step on your toes, right?
[ she smiles, but it doesn't last once Lightning asks her where her little companion went off to. she looks around, not seeing it in her immediate vicinity. ]
No... Wait- it was just here, right? [ she could have sworn it was! ] It couldn't have gone far.
[Not after how much he's eaten anyway, he's been dragging himself around all afternoon. Her eyes narrow and her senses sharpen as she stares around, watching for the little blob of white among all of the snowballs whizzing around the battlefield. He could have easily blended in, no doubt, but his pink crystal is what should give him away.
Only problem is, that is nowhere to be found, either.
What does happen is a snowball zipping past Lightning, barely grazing her nose, and heads right for Iris' face!!!]
[ it's always good to push a little bit out of your comfort zone, in Iris' opinion. this is something new for both of them, which means they'll have to be daring to have the most enjoyable time possible! ]
That's a good start, but we're here for more than just being content. Let's check stuff out and have some fun!
[ she offers her hand out for her to take. gay crisis avoided, but still gay??? ]
I'm worried that both of you will. Not that there's anything to be afraid of, but first impressions say a lot.
[ two older, muscular men trying to impede on her social life doesn't bode well for any friends that might want to hang out with her. STOP RUINING HER LIFE!!!!! ]
A couple, yeah. [ she raises an eyebrow. ] What about you?
[ this is a test question. are you being a good boyfriend? ]
[ she'll give him a few seconds of grace to get a start on their impromptu game of cat and mouse, counting down in her head until he hides. his announcement makes her smirk as she re-adjusts her weapon, getting ready to pounce. ]
I hope you have a better plan than that!
[ she takes a shot at the tree and misses, prompting her to dash closer and change her angle to try and hit Minato from the side. ]
[ unfortunately, her throw misses! she expected as much, but scoops up another lump of snow to mold into a ball as she runs after him. her fingers are starting to go numb from the cold, but she isn't about to let that stop her! ]
That's what you think!
[ she stops when he hides behind a tree, taking the time to catch her breath and wait him out. from the bright smile on her face, she's having the time of her life. ]
Uh, duh. [ she smirks, ready to dash once he has his snowball ready. she is fully aware that he can warp, but this is her way of flirting. don't think about it too hard. ] It's a snowball fight, not a snowball slack-off. You'd better give me your best.
[ she gives the ball in her other hand a casual toss in the air, smirking. ]
I knew you wouldn't. I just thought you'd be too busy making kissy faces at your beau to come say hi.
[ the change in her tone says that she's teasing him, of course. between him and Gladio, there's plenty of romantic life jokes to be made. ]
Decadent, huh? Sounds like a challenge. [ and she's willing to rise to it! she stands, giving a preliminary survey of the table. ] I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere!
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naminé.
[ she smiles patiently. though she can't quite tell that Namine is tense, it's obvious from her hesitance that this might not be a good topic for casual friends to talk about. ]
You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, though. I know it can be hard for people to talk about home sometimes.
Continue!
[How does one talk about not having a childhood? It feels like she's had this conversation so many time, but it never gets easier.]
My life didn't start until about three years ago. It's when I began to exist, so I don't know what it's like to be a child.
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crowe altius.
I dunno, I just... Didn't expect this place to be so cool. We're away from home, but there's so much stuff that this world has to offer.
[ she probably wouldn't feel as warm to it if her friends and family weren't here, but as things are now, she could get used to Empatheias. ]
What's been your favourite thing about being here?
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From Crowe's perspective there aren't many great things about being here. Sure, she's alive, but that stops at any old time and she, once again, won't know when it's coming. People she cares about might be here but they can leave just as fast. There's no way to hide what you're feeling from other people.
The food's good?
Until Ignis goes. Then what?
Without quite realizing it, Crowe has stiffened into a more military stance, as if she can be less uncomfortable that way.]
That's some optimism. [The Insomnia and Lucis that Iris remembers probably don't have much to offer anymore, though.] ...Not having a war's been better.
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prompto argentum.
[ she begins to rise to her feet, smoothing out the wrinkles from her dress. ]
You guys hold our spot, and I'll go see what's good. I'll hit you up on the amulet when I find something.
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[ He doesn't want to put her out or make her run around doing favors for them! Though Glacian does look pretty busy at the moment, trotting around in circles on the blanket like she's trying to chase her tail. ]
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gladiolus amicitia.
[ she laughs as well as she's shoved, bouncing back without a lost beat. when she sees him reaching to grab something, she inquisitively leans closer. she is indeed already wearing a crown of irises, but her brother's fits comfortably on top of it. ]
I feel positively regal. [ she says it in her best posh Lunafreya-Ignis-ish accent as her smile gets even brighter, and daisies sprout at her feet before she lunges forward for a proper sibling hug. ] Thanks, Gladdy.
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So, whaddya wanna do, your majesty? Wanna try your hand at some games? Maybe dancing? ... Flower picking? [ he doesn't know noct's favourite flower though ]
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noctis lucis caelum.
[ the good thing about being a cute young girl is that some people are particularly weak to a pout. she's learned to use it to her advantage, but she wouldn't tell anyone that. ]
No luck in winning anything, huh? [ she smiles, a bit impishly. ] I can see if I can nab you a prize, if you want.
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I don't need anybody to win a game. (He's frustrated, but he sure as hell isn't going to take it out on Iris of all people.) I've hit a run of bad luck, but it's not going to keep me down. I'm going to win a prize for everybody in the house.
(Noctis, win one first.)
Pick one.
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crowe altius.
in the downtime that her opponent uses to hide and recalculate, Iris makes sure to have a small stockpile of snowballs ready at her side. she tosses one in the air, biding her time. ]
You can't hide back there forever!
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When she pops back up, it's for a quick and solid throw, and a warp to a new position in case Iris has any ideas.]
I don't need forever.
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[ despite being the only daughter of a highborn family, Iris never really took up the mantle of being a "lady". the bare minimum of the etiquette lessons stuck, but her headstrong personality was what shone through into her adolescence. ]
"Interesting" for you, embarrassing for me. [ despite the self-deprecation, she smiles in jest. ] You're not saying you want me to step on your toes, right?
lightning farron.
[ she smiles, but it doesn't last once Lightning asks her where her little companion went off to. she looks around, not seeing it in her immediate vicinity. ]
No... Wait- it was just here, right? [ she could have sworn it was! ] It couldn't have gone far.
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[Not after how much he's eaten anyway, he's been dragging himself around all afternoon. Her eyes narrow and her senses sharpen as she stares around, watching for the little blob of white among all of the snowballs whizzing around the battlefield. He could have easily blended in, no doubt, but his pink crystal is what should give him away.
Only problem is, that is nowhere to be found, either.
What does happen is a snowball zipping past Lightning, barely grazing her nose, and heads right for Iris' face!!!]
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That's a good start, but we're here for more than just being content. Let's check stuff out and have some fun!
[ she offers her hand out for her to take. gay crisis avoided, but still gay??? ]
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gladiolus amicitia.
[ two older, muscular men trying to impede on her social life doesn't bode well for any friends that might want to hang out with her. STOP RUINING HER LIFE!!!!! ]
A couple, yeah. [ she raises an eyebrow. ] What about you?
[ this is a test question. are you being a good boyfriend? ]
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naminé.
[ good food, a romantic masquerade ball, games, partying into the night... it almost feels like a dream. ]
You look awesome. [ she gives her a once-over - very cute, very elegant, very Naminé. ] What have you been up to?
minato arisato.
I hope you have a better plan than that!
[ she takes a shot at the tree and misses, prompting her to dash closer and change her angle to try and hit Minato from the side. ]
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clarus amicitia.
That's what you think!
[ she stops when he hides behind a tree, taking the time to catch her breath and wait him out. from the bright smile on her face, she's having the time of her life. ]
Are you gonna hide all day, or what?
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noctis lucis caelum.
[ she gives the ball in her other hand a casual toss in the air, smirking. ]
Bring it on, Your Majesty.
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machina kunagiri.
Does this look like a face that would lie to you?
[ that's a rhetorical question - from that impish grin, it definitely looks like that. time to make a break for it! ]
Welp, gotta run! [ and she dashes. YOU'LL NEVER GET HER ALIVE ]
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ignis scientia.
[ the change in her tone says that she's teasing him, of course. between him and Gladio, there's plenty of romantic life jokes to be made. ]
Decadent, huh? Sounds like a challenge. [ and she's willing to rise to it! she stands, giving a preliminary survey of the table. ] I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere!
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