[ Can he even say things are "back to normal" considering where they are? The darkness remains, Annabelle still sits on the porch, they're all still stuck here and dead with no means for an escape to some better version of an afterlife. The hallucinations have come to an end, there's that much at least. But this is nothing considered normal or good and while it's been about a month since Nyx has arrived here (and nearly drowned on a sinking ferry), he still can't quite find himself feeling comfortable here.
He's stretched out on the couch, fingers pinching the bridge of his nose with a near empty bottle of beer set down on the floor next to him. It's been a time. It's been an adjustment. Having people to live with who weren't even part of his team has been something he's been getting used to. It's not bad, but there's been things that he's been informed of which he'd rather not get involved in, even if there's some part of him that's somewhat curious about it. But on top of that, the hallucinations had given him the voices of his sister, of the King (Regis), and even of Glauca himself and Nyx has just felt... tired since it's ended. If something like this can happen so easily, how is he to ensure Noctis, Ignis, Prompto, and Luna are all kept safe? He can warp, sure, but it's not like he can be in four places at once, nevermind any others here who might need help.
So when he catches sight of movement in the darkness, he squints, trying to have his eyes adjust with the help of his lantern flickering away beside him on the floor and he swears that he catches sight of blond hair and he's pretty damn sure Prompto doesn't wear what looks like a dress. ]
I'd say it's dark out there and ask where you're going but it's always dark around here.
[ This is as normal as it's going to get. At the very least,they are surrounded by pretty decent people. Not only from their own world but from other worlds as well. Luna has spent a decent amount of time away from the house for these reasons as of late; she's been very busy healing the very same man who caused the ferry incident. She's been tending to other things, of course, and generally just trying to stay out of everyone's way.
She's been trying to sort through personal things too, of course; and for the last few evenings she's been busy sneaking out at all hours of the night. Tonight is no exception to that rule. She's about to head out, basket in hand, though she's not making any sort of attempt to avoid the poor man trying to lounge on the couch.
She wasn't going to say anything, not wanting to disturb his peace. But he speaks, and she pauses mid-step. Where is she going, hm? ]
Oh, good evening, Nyx. Ah... I am going out to meet a friend.
[ That much isn't true. She's done with Crowley for today. ]
[ Nyx doesn't make it a habit of policing everyone in the house and what it is they do. He feels a loyalty to Noctis - to them - it's true and he still remains a Glaive even within this afterlife they've found themselves in; he wants to ensure all of them are kept safe under his watch. But he knows everyone has their lives. Everyone has their things they need to do here and sometimes a person just needs a bit of time to themselves. Sometimes certain persons need time to themselves and so it's why he stares to Luna in the dark, arm tucked behind his head; he knows she's been ducking out a little more than usual as of late. ]
A friend.
[ He says that back, not so sure he believes her and comes to pull himself up onto the couch, sitting up. ]
[ She knows that he knows that she's not being totally honest here. But really, if she were to tell him 'Oh I just feel like taking a walk for the eighth time today for personal reasons' that just sounds silly. She turns towards him fully, blinking at his words and quickly shaking her head. Even if she were telling the truth and if she wanted to drag Crowley or Aziraphale back here, she wouldn't kick Nyx out. ]
A friend, yes. But I don't plan on bringing him here, and even if I did, I would love for you to meet him. He is very kind, though he tries to pretend that he isn't.
[ He's not really sure why he feels something at the so-called revelation of who she (supposedly) is heading out to meet. But there is and he raises a brow, teeth dragging over his lip. ]
Him, huh?
[ Kissing his teeth, he gives a slight shake of his head and grunts some as he pulls himself off the couch, reaching down for the near empty beer bottle which he finishes off with a quick gulp. ]
Well, don't let me keep him waiting for you.
[ At that, he stands, the neck of the bottle gently held between his fingers as he pads his way off for the kitchen in his bare feet, clearing his throat as he goes to set the bottle on the counter. ]
[ This is different. This is not the reaction she'd anticipated; she'd thought that he'd shrug her off or tell her to be home at a decent hour, not... whatever this is. ]
Nyx...
[ As he stands, she narrows her eyes a little bit as her brain processes what she can only assume he is thinking, and she frowns. Thoughts of leaving are temporarily pushed aside in lieu of walking after him into the kitchen, the frown she wears deepening. ]
He is not anything but a friend, so I would kindly ask you to remove whatever other thoughts you have of my friendship with him from your brain. I can assure you, we are friends. Is that a bad thing?
[ ....Why is she even explaining herself, anyways? ]
[ He's quick to reply with that, a hand up in the air despite his back to her, bottle gently set on the kitchen counter before he comes to turn to her. ]
Look, you wanna sneak around and go out to do whatever it is you do? Be my guest. But you don't have to lie to me about it.
You didn't have to. Your reaction told me that you are displeased.
[ Heaving a sigh, she looks of to the side for a second, not that he's paying attention. Which is good. ]
Fine, I will. I lied because it sounds stupid otherwise. I've been going out on walks. I do visit my friend in the afternoons, but afterwards? I am just walking aimlessly through the forest. So do forgive me for trying not to sound ridiculous, Nyx.
[ When she explains, he remains silent, jaw feeling tight before another shake of his head is given and he drags his teeth over his lower lip once more. ]
This have something to do with what you told me earlier?
[ Concerning Noctis he means. ]
You keep ducking out more and more as of late. Maybe the others don't notice as much but as someone who keeps an eye on everyone, I sort of do notice it.
[ She doesn't know what this is about anymore. She just knows that if she's idle for too long, she starts feeling restless. And when she is restless, she starts thinking. And that, she has found, is not a good combination. ]
Forgive me. I can't help it... I've become accustomed to going places alone and I thought nothing of it.
[ She's glad he isn't, because she's already pushing any of those thoughts away. ]
I'm not concerned about hallucinations... I think that we are in the clear, at least in that aspect. I've not felt anything touching me in days now, either.
[ There's the sound of laughter which faintly spills from his lips and another brief shake of his head given as he moves around her then, meaning to leave the kitchen. ]
You'll just do what you want anyways. Not like I could stop you even if I asked.
[ When she reaches for his wrist, he comes to stop, standing there with gaze lingering on the floor. Not like he can see much of it to begin with aside from what light is offered from his lantern on the floor, but. Still. ]
It's fine. [ Well, not really. ] It's just...
[ And he puffs out a sigh. He's not even really sure what he wants to say. ]
[ Where does he start? But as he sighs a little louder this time, he comes to turn and face her once again. ]
We're stuck here in this place that I wouldn't exactly call paradise. There's shit happening that shouldn't be, that creepy doll that's still sitting outside there that we're not supposed to touch, and I'm just trying to make sure you're all kept safe and alive- or as alive as we can be here.
[ That spills out of him with a slightly frustrated way about it. ]
You take off whenever, Noctis pretty much does the same thing, Prompto- I don't even know where he goes. It's great that you all want to make friends and visit them and whatever else. But I'm trying to not let anything happen to any of you, ok? That's what I do.
[ She's quiet as she listens to him. That, right there, is typical Nyx. From what she knows of him, at least; even when not in their world, he's still on duty, unable to help himself. She can feel a fond smile tugging at her lips at his admission, and she squeezes his hand. ]
I know that this is not ideal. And I am so sorry that you and... everyone else here are stuck in such a position. But you need not worry about babysitting us, Nyx. We can take care of ourselves. You are our friend, and we want the best for you, too.
[ Shaking her head, she reaches up with her free hand and gently pats his cheek. ]
Please don't worry about us so much. You need to make friends and visit them, too, you know. You can't just worry about the rest of the household all day, silly.
[ But there's something about the way he say that, honestly. It makes her glance away for a split second, before her gaze comes to rest on his face again. ]
We are all adults, and besides... this is the life we were unable to have at home. Even if is not... the most picturesque.
[ She frowns again, closing her eyes. When she speaks, her tone is serious, because she knows better than anyone here what the prophecy stated. What needed to be done.
Her presence is what kept the sun from fading away completely. And even then, their days were numbered. She knew after she passed, night would come swiftly. Without Noctis, there is little hope that the sun reaches their star now. ]
Darkness is, will, and most likely already has engulfed our star. There is nothing we can do about that, presently. The only redeeming thing is that we are not seeing large amounts of Eosian people arriving.
[ Which means, bluntly: where there is life, there is hope. ]
...But there is no point in discussing that right now.
[ Shaking his head, Nyx keeps his back to her, jaw feeling tight once again. It's not anything that he likes to think about. That it was all for nothing. Again, he shakes his head and he turns to look at her for a moment. ]
[ That. That has her shaking her head again, whether he sees it or not. He has no idea how wrong he is. She is the one who is meant to be here, not Nyx. Not Noctis, nor Ignis nor Prompto. ]
I knew from the time I was a little girl that I was meant to pass away. But you were not. You were in the wrong place at the wrong time, just like everyone else in Insomnia. I spent the last of my life energy trying to save Noctis, but it wasn't enough. Ignis and Prompto suffered similar fates.
I will say one thing, you are right: I shouldn't be here. I should be dead, but not here. Even in death, the Oracle is not allowed to rest. Not until the darkness is banished and the daemons taken care of. Not until the Chosen King takes his throne and saves our star. But here we all are. And I still don't understand how or why any of this is happening, or why things have deviated from the path the Gods intended. I am just sorry that you and the others got pulled into this as well.
[ For a moment, he's silent, just trying to absorb everything that she's just said. Truth be told, it's not like he knew much about her duty aside from being a Princess. So to hear that she was meant to pass away... that has him pause, has him stare to her through the darkness of the cabin. ]
I made a choice. My life for the future's. If I hadn't, they would have got that ring from you right then and there. I didn't get pulled into anything. I did what I knew was right.
You didn't have one though, didn't have a choice to make and that's why you shouldn't be here.
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Date: 2019-10-26 10:33 pm (UTC)He's stretched out on the couch, fingers pinching the bridge of his nose with a near empty bottle of beer set down on the floor next to him. It's been a time. It's been an adjustment. Having people to live with who weren't even part of his team has been something he's been getting used to. It's not bad, but there's been things that he's been informed of which he'd rather not get involved in, even if there's some part of him that's somewhat curious about it. But on top of that, the hallucinations had given him the voices of his sister, of the King (Regis), and even of Glauca himself and Nyx has just felt... tired since it's ended. If something like this can happen so easily, how is he to ensure Noctis, Ignis, Prompto, and Luna are all kept safe? He can warp, sure, but it's not like he can be in four places at once, nevermind any others here who might need help.
So when he catches sight of movement in the darkness, he squints, trying to have his eyes adjust with the help of his lantern flickering away beside him on the floor and he swears that he catches sight of blond hair and he's pretty damn sure Prompto doesn't wear what looks like a dress. ]
I'd say it's dark out there and ask where you're going but it's always dark around here.
oh i know what this is
Date: 2019-10-27 01:55 am (UTC)She's been trying to sort through personal things too, of course; and for the last few evenings she's been busy sneaking out at all hours of the night. Tonight is no exception to that rule. She's about to head out, basket in hand, though she's not making any sort of attempt to avoid the poor man trying to lounge on the couch.
She wasn't going to say anything, not wanting to disturb his peace. But he speaks, and she pauses mid-step. Where is she going, hm? ]
Oh, good evening, Nyx. Ah... I am going out to meet a friend.
[ That much isn't true. She's done with Crowley for today. ]
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:08 am (UTC)A friend.
[ He says that back, not so sure he believes her and comes to pull himself up onto the couch, sitting up. ]
I can head out if you want to invite them over.
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:13 am (UTC)A friend, yes. But I don't plan on bringing him here, and even if I did, I would love for you to meet him. He is very kind, though he tries to pretend that he isn't.
[ He just makes poor life decisions... ]
I won't be long.
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:20 am (UTC)Him, huh?
[ Kissing his teeth, he gives a slight shake of his head and grunts some as he pulls himself off the couch, reaching down for the near empty beer bottle which he finishes off with a quick gulp. ]
Well, don't let me keep him waiting for you.
[ At that, he stands, the neck of the bottle gently held between his fingers as he pads his way off for the kitchen in his bare feet, clearing his throat as he goes to set the bottle on the counter. ]
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:25 am (UTC)[ This is different. This is not the reaction she'd anticipated; she'd thought that he'd shrug her off or tell her to be home at a decent hour, not... whatever this is. ]
Nyx...
[ As he stands, she narrows her eyes a little bit as her brain processes what she can only assume he is thinking, and she frowns. Thoughts of leaving are temporarily pushed aside in lieu of walking after him into the kitchen, the frown she wears deepening. ]
He is not anything but a friend, so I would kindly ask you to remove whatever other thoughts you have of my friendship with him from your brain. I can assure you, we are friends. Is that a bad thing?
[ ....Why is she even explaining herself, anyways? ]
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:28 am (UTC)[ He's quick to reply with that, a hand up in the air despite his back to her, bottle gently set on the kitchen counter before he comes to turn to her. ]
Look, you wanna sneak around and go out to do whatever it is you do? Be my guest. But you don't have to lie to me about it.
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:34 am (UTC)[ Heaving a sigh, she looks of to the side for a second, not that he's paying attention. Which is good. ]
Fine, I will. I lied because it sounds stupid otherwise. I've been going out on walks. I do visit my friend in the afternoons, but afterwards? I am just walking aimlessly through the forest. So do forgive me for trying not to sound ridiculous, Nyx.
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:39 am (UTC)This have something to do with what you told me earlier?
[ Concerning Noctis he means. ]
You keep ducking out more and more as of late. Maybe the others don't notice as much but as someone who keeps an eye on everyone, I sort of do notice it.
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:50 am (UTC)[ She doesn't know what this is about anymore. She just knows that if she's idle for too long, she starts feeling restless. And when she is restless, she starts thinking. And that, she has found, is not a good combination. ]
Forgive me. I can't help it... I've become accustomed to going places alone and I thought nothing of it.
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Date: 2019-10-27 02:57 am (UTC)You think that's such a great idea right now? Those hallucinations might have stopped but that doesn't mean they can't start up again or worse.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:02 am (UTC)I'm not concerned about hallucinations... I think that we are in the clear, at least in that aspect. I've not felt anything touching me in days now, either.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:05 am (UTC)You'll just do what you want anyways. Not like I could stop you even if I asked.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:09 am (UTC)Wait, Nyx. If you do not want me to leave, if it would make you feel better, then I won't. I will stay.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:16 am (UTC)It's fine. [ Well, not really. ] It's just...
[ And he puffs out a sigh. He's not even really sure what he wants to say. ]
...I don't know.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:22 am (UTC)I will stay here tonight. Is there something on your mind?
[ She's concerned; it's not like him to be so... not-Nyx-like. ]
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:31 am (UTC)We're stuck here in this place that I wouldn't exactly call paradise. There's shit happening that shouldn't be, that creepy doll that's still sitting outside there that we're not supposed to touch, and I'm just trying to make sure you're all kept safe and alive- or as alive as we can be here.
[ That spills out of him with a slightly frustrated way about it. ]
You take off whenever, Noctis pretty much does the same thing, Prompto- I don't even know where he goes. It's great that you all want to make friends and visit them and whatever else. But I'm trying to not let anything happen to any of you, ok? That's what I do.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:35 am (UTC)I know that this is not ideal. And I am so sorry that you and... everyone else here are stuck in such a position. But you need not worry about babysitting us, Nyx. We can take care of ourselves. You are our friend, and we want the best for you, too.
[ Shaking her head, she reaches up with her free hand and gently pats his cheek. ]
Please don't worry about us so much. You need to make friends and visit them, too, you know. You can't just worry about the rest of the household all day, silly.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:40 am (UTC)[ He says that without a moment's hesitation, staring to her regardless of the gentle pats to his cheek. ]
None of you sure as hell seem to worry about yourselves as much as you should.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:46 am (UTC)[ But there's something about the way he say that, honestly. It makes her glance away for a split second, before her gaze comes to rest on his face again. ]
We are all adults, and besides... this is the life we were unable to have at home. Even if is not... the most picturesque.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:48 am (UTC)The life we're unable to have at home?
[ He shakes his head, pulling his hand away as he turns some. ]
Funny because this is pretty much how I'd imagine Insomnia and everywhere else to be if darkness took over.
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Date: 2019-10-27 03:53 am (UTC)Her presence is what kept the sun from fading away completely. And even then, their days were numbered. She knew after she passed, night would come swiftly. Without Noctis, there is little hope that the sun reaches their star now. ]
Darkness is, will, and most likely already has engulfed our star. There is nothing we can do about that, presently. The only redeeming thing is that we are not seeing large amounts of Eosian people arriving.
[ Which means, bluntly: where there is life, there is hope. ]
...But there is no point in discussing that right now.
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Date: 2019-10-27 04:03 am (UTC)You shouldn't be here. None of you should.
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Date: 2019-10-27 04:14 am (UTC)I knew from the time I was a little girl that I was meant to pass away. But you were not. You were in the wrong place at the wrong time, just like everyone else in Insomnia. I spent the last of my life energy trying to save Noctis, but it wasn't enough. Ignis and Prompto suffered similar fates.
I will say one thing, you are right: I shouldn't be here. I should be dead, but not here. Even in death, the Oracle is not allowed to rest. Not until the darkness is banished and the daemons taken care of. Not until the Chosen King takes his throne and saves our star. But here we all are. And I still don't understand how or why any of this is happening, or why things have deviated from the path the Gods intended. I am just sorry that you and the others got pulled into this as well.
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Date: 2019-10-27 04:19 am (UTC)I made a choice. My life for the future's. If I hadn't, they would have got that ring from you right then and there. I didn't get pulled into anything. I did what I knew was right.
You didn't have one though, didn't have a choice to make and that's why you shouldn't be here.
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