[he couldn't make every choice around her—if he did, then he wouldn't be the one planning to get off the train first, and alone.
in the end, he still believes in his duty, in reuniting with the friends that he's had far longer than this place had ever provided. those three are his brothers, and he would do anything for them.
noct's life revolves around them more than it could ever revolve around milla.]
Thanks. [he says quietly; truthfully, the idea of pursuing her in a few decades, when his life is worn and he's lived as best he could...
it sounds pretty nice. maybe then, he can understand her better, and treat her better.
but for now, he lets her thunk her head that way, and he reverses the role a bit, bringing a hand up to stroke her hair lightly.]
I'll work hard. I know... I'm not where I want or need to be just yet.
[listen, he may be a king, but he's gotta be better to be worthy of the lord of spirits.]
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in the end, he still believes in his duty, in reuniting with the friends that he's had far longer than this place had ever provided. those three are his brothers, and he would do anything for them.
noct's life revolves around them more than it could ever revolve around milla.]
Thanks. [he says quietly; truthfully, the idea of pursuing her in a few decades, when his life is worn and he's lived as best he could...
it sounds pretty nice. maybe then, he can understand her better, and treat her better.
but for now, he lets her thunk her head that way, and he reverses the role a bit, bringing a hand up to stroke her hair lightly.]
I'll work hard. I know... I'm not where I want or need to be just yet.
[listen, he may be a king, but he's gotta be better to be worthy of the lord of spirits.]