The Count Down To New

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Sometimes feelings build up. Sometimes all it takes is a resolution, some liquid courage, and the rush of celebration to break through the silence. This is what happens on those nights



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[skyward_eyes]

"Uh... I could text you," Nida says, a bit shy. He could have Ignis's number. That was exciting. "Is that okay?"

He looks so nervous over this, reaching for his phone.

[faithfulsupport]

His eyes crinkled with unexpressed mirth as Nida seemed shy all of a sudden. But he waited until the other had his phone and he gave his own number and had the man test text him to make sure it worked.

Once it was successful, he nodded. "Just text me when you're awake and then you can text me when you're ready to go." That would make it easier on Nida in the advisor's eyes.

[skyward_eyes]

Ignis's number in his phone would mean that it was real, so Nida handed over his phone.

"Here," he said, smiling.

[faithfulsupport]

That smile was adorable and it made it tough for Ignis to concentrate on putting his number in the other's phone. But somehow he got it done and handed it back. Fussing a little, he looked over at Nida.

"Send me a text if you would please."

And of course Ignis had pulled out his own phone.

[skyward_eyes]

Oh, yeah, that's fair too. Nida quickly types out a text, with just his name and which room in the Citadel was his. Not to flirt or anything. But so Ignis could find his way tomorrow.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis typed up a reply on his phone that he got the text message and to text him when he woke up and ready to go or whatever worked best. He wasn't trying to rush the man or anything else of that nature.

One thing he did know was that he had a long night ahead of him so he was trying to enjoy every moment he could with this man.

[skyward_eyes]

That text was going to blow Nida's mind in the morning.

"Alright then. That's... I think I'll believe this when I wake up."

He smiles and looks at Ignis. "Thank you. For coming in through my door."

[faithfulsupport]

"I would certainly hope so, texts can't be faked or imagined." It was really adorable how Nida had thought so highly of Ignis. And as flattering as it was, it didn't register that he was some sort of hero because he never thought of himself that way. He was just an advisor and not royalty.

None of it made sense, but he was happy the man had noticed him.

Those dark eyes just entranced him but he couldn't let it show. "You're quite welcome."

[skyward_eyes]

Okay, they could, but he'd not saying that. But Ignis doesn't get it.

"You know... I've been interested in you since I graduated high school and first tried out for the Kingsglaive. I saw you that day, and I just... I was wowed by you."

[faithfulsupport]

That caught his attention. "You tried out for the.." Wait, what? This has Ignis a little flustered. "What..what was I even doing that was so..interesting that I merited your attention?" Had he been sparring with Gladio? Was he just standing around?

Nida just was slaying him with the things he was saying, and here Ignis had thought he'd heard the whole story. Turns out he was wrong and didn't mind being wrong.

[skyward_eyes]

"I didn't make it first time," Nida shrugs. The Glaive was beyond him at the time. But he was happy to admit this.

"I was lost. I opened the wrong training room door. And there you were, with the Shield. You were... poetry."

[faithfulsupport]

Poetry, that wasn't something he'd ever heard about himself and he smiled. "I take it Gladio and I were sparring or training somehow?" He couldn't seem to recall what he'd been doing the first time he'd laid eyes on the man. But he did remember the ceremony and how handsome the other had looked.

Ignis was part of the Glaive so he tried to be there for as many inductions into the Glaive as there were since they'd been started by His Majesty King Regis. Obviously as many weren't needed anymore but it was still an honour to meet those that made the prestigious cut.

[skyward_eyes]

They were, and Nida smiled. He'd been... He'd been so beautiful.

Stunningly so. To the point where he would want to wrap his arms around Ignis. But it's better not to say much more. He'd embarrass himself. So instead he popped another tidbit into his mouth and smiled at Ignis.

"Walk with me?"

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis nodded, ready at once to get up. "Of course. So I'm walking you to your room then?" It was good to make sure to know where they were going. And now that Nida had his number, communication without other prying eyes would be far easier.

However, Gladio would be paid a visit proper tonight for the request.

[skyward_eyes]

"Yes," Nida decides with a smile. "If that's okay? Would you?"

[faithfulsupport]

"I'd be delighted." Ignis smiled. He didn't know whether or not to offer his arm, but if Nida stumbled or fell the man would get assistance right away from him. So he just made sure that he would keep time with the other's steps to ensure his safety.

[skyward_eyes]

The arm isn't offered, and Nida doesn't reach for it. But he does head back in with Ignis, hands off his dish to a collection bin, and moves out of the room. It's not until they're more away from prying eyes that Nida's composure fumbles a bit, and he stumbles half a step forward.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis caught Nida after he stumbled and smiled. "I'll help you." So he ducked down and allowed the other to wrap an arm around his neck. "If you're comfortable this way, we can carry on."

It was inappropriate to be certain but since his own room was closer, that offer wasn't completely off of the table. He could sleep on the floor or in another room quite comfortably.

[skyward_eyes]

Oh, this is nice. Nida leans into Ignis as they walk onward. This is nice.

"We can carry on," Nida agrees. Of course he didn't know what Ignis meant.

[faithfulsupport]

"How far is it to your room?" His tone was one of an inquiry and not one of impatience. He was just genuinely curious because if it was much further he was going to insist not making that much of an effort with someone who was pretty inebriated. But he had to wait to find out.

[skyward_eyes]

"Two floors up, two hallways over," Nida explains, his voice a bit wavering. "Sorry. Too much drinking, to be brave."

[faithfulsupport]

"To be brave?" Ignis asked, wondering exactly what was meant by that. "I'd say you've been pretty forthcoming already this evening." And then he stopped. "And now I'm afraid it's my turn to be so bold. My room is closer than yours. So you can sleep on the bed and I will take the couch in the living room. It's much easier to get to."

And he didn't want to risk any injury here. "So if that's suitable enough, we'll head there instead."

[skyward_eyes]

Oh, playful talking was one thing. Actually doing things? That required some bravery. But now he's... fumbling. And nervous.

"My clothes aren't in your room," he points out.

[faithfulsupport]

"No they aren't." Ignis conceded. "However, it's less travelling. But if you prefer your room I'm more than happy to escort you there instead." He didn't want to be rude or pushy especially when it could seem like he was trying to take advantage of the situation and man himself which he clearly was not in either case.

However, Nida didn't know him so maybe it was just best to try and leave the decision making to the man he was supporting.

[skyward_eyes]

"My room," Nida agrees. Not waking up in his own bed would be more jarring than he could handle. It would feel... safer.