Video @KingFisherman - During the flower festival

[brotrips]

(Noctis isn't sure when it happened, only that the flower in his hand was a trigger. One moment, he was himself, a normally-sized adult with an adult mind and features. The next, he was much smaller and the world around him much larger. Gone is the bravery and selective confidence, only to be replaced by the child that was even more painfully shy than his older self.

When the camera clicks on, Noctis is in his bed, smell legs crossed with a pillow in his lap; it hides most of his face.)

I... need help.

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[brotrips]

Ignis?

(Noctis moves closer, examining his friend in thorough detail for the first time since he'd arrived. So, this was what he looked like as an adult, huh?)

Will the daemons ever go away?

[coquere]

Yes. [That's what being the Chosen King is all about, after all: defeating the Darkness and restoring Light to their star]

Yes, they most definitely will some day.

[brotrips]

Is it me? Do I beat them all?

[coquere]

You will. And I will be by your side the entire way.

[brotrips]

Have I done it yet? Was I really cool?

[coquere]

You haven't done it yet, but I think you will be... very cool.

[The phrase feels weird on his tongue. He wishes Prompto was here. The words would come out much more naturally that way]

[brotrips]

Then, I can rule, and Dad can retire.

(And have more time.)

What are you going to do then, Ignis?

[coquere]

[He manages to keep his expression neutral at the mention of the king. At the question his expression softens and he squeezes the young prince's shoulder]

As always, Noct, I will be with you. In whatever capacity you need me.

[brotrips]

Advisor, right? That's what you're going to be when...

Oh...

I guess you're already old.

[coquere]

[That makes him chuckle a little]

Advisor, caretaker, guard, friend... I am all of those things. And I intend to be those things for a long time yet.

[brotrips]

(And he will. It's just so weird to see him out of his own child-like body.)

Since you're a grown-up, you can take me out, right? If it's okay to be here...I want to have fun.

[coquere]

Yes, of course. I'm sure we can find something fun for you to do.

[brotrips]

(Jumping from the bed, he holds out his hand. He knows, at this age, he's not just supposed to walk along the streets.)

I want to play video games.

[coquere]

If that's what you want. What game would you like to play?