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]

"I don't want to be overstuffed," Nida admits. "But maybe just a smidge more."

He offers Ignis a smile before, nervously, reaching out to touch his hand.

"I'm excited about today."

[faithfulsupport]

Well knowing people had to get up and move around was something he was okay with. Sometimes Ignis was just so used to feeding four people that cooking for two was a challenge he would have to learn to deal with.

But if he had leftovers, he could always call Noct or the shield and they'd come running as had happened in the past plenty of times.

"Anything in particular you're excited for? Or is it just in general getting out of the City for the day?"

[skyward_eyes]

"Spending time with you," Nida answers with a smile. "I just... I want to spend some time with the guy I have a crush with."

He tilts his head to consider Ignis.

"How far can we get in a few hours?"

[faithfulsupport]

That got a slight blush. It was still so hard to believe that someone thought that highly of him to develop a crush on him but due to 'who he was' didn't dare say so until tonight. It was just as well he supposed but it was still awfully flattering all the same.

So he just shook his head at the question. "We can get to Galdin Quay at least."

[skyward_eyes]

"I've never been to the Quay," Nida admits with a smile. "I'd love to see it. Maybe I could, uh, treat you to lunch?"

Nida hasn't bothered to check a single text that wasn't from Ignis. Oops.

[faithfulsupport]

"Lunch would be lovely." Ignis smiled. And then of course he could plan dinner for them later either out or if Nida wanted to go back to the Citadel. Maybe he should try and get ingredients while at Galdin Quay.

"The water there is quite lovely and the food is excellent at the Mother of Pearl." Maybe they should spend a weekend there sometime..if things got that far with them.

[skyward_eyes]

"I haven't been swimming in a long time. Maybe I should bring some trunks?"

Was that okay? Could he assume that?

[faithfulsupport]

"If you wish to play in the water it's fine. However it will be quite cold I'm certain." But by all means, Ignis is not about to stop Nida from getting dressed into those swimming trunks if that's what he wants to do.

"I do believe there'll be plenty of time for us to relax today."

Silently he was looking forward to this excursion far more than he was before.

[skyward_eyes]

"Plenty of time?" Nida asks, frowning. "I still have a shift tonight, Ignis. It's an honor to serve as well, so I don't begrudge it."

Even if he wished more time.

[faithfulsupport]

Green eyes narrowed at Nida's reply and he texted Gladio really quick. And the shield replied back immediately stating the text had gone out to all of the members of the Glaive. So Ignis looked up at the other.

"I do believe you might wish to check your phone."

[skyward_eyes]

Check his phone? Nida frowned and got his phone out, opening up the messages. He considers the messages and frowns.

"That would have been nice to wake up to.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis smiled even if Nida himself was frowning because it gave him the opportunity to have Noda all to himself all day. "Well now that you've gotten that message, are we changing plans in any way?"

It was a good thing he'd pointed this out now.

[skyward_eyes]

"How would you suggest changing them?" Nida asks, looking up at Ignis.

He doesn't say what he suspects. That this was Ignis's doing. Because honestly? It's too hot to judge the guy for it.

[faithfulsupport]

"Well we can have dinner together for one thing. Plus there'll be no need to rush about." That would give them time to just be out together and enjoy each other's company.

[skyward_eyes]

Oh. That sounded nice.

"Alright. I would like to have dinner with you. And a day."

Just strange to think that Ignis would want to spend that much of a day with him.

[faithfulsupport]

"As long as you don't have other plans." Ignis replied carefully. He certainly didn't want to come off like he was trying to hog all of Nida's time and attention away from anything else that might be important or otherwise that the man might want to do with a day free.

Manipulating all of someone's time and attention was never and would never be on his list of things to do.

[skyward_eyes]

"I had planned to work," Nida answered with a shrug. He finished his breakfast and smiled at the Royal Advisor.

"What about you?"

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis couldn't help but laugh a little. "Well that won't be an issue today." And of course he was happy about that. Still, he couldn't say anything about how it went down so he wouldn't.

[skyward_eyes]

"So you didn't have plans for today?" Nida asks, smirking just a little. Come on, Advisor, what is he taking you from?

[faithfulsupport]

"More meetings with His Majesty no doubt." Ignis replied with a shake of his head. Really they would've been boring because Noct probably stayed up way too late and even the Queen had trouble getting him out of bed sometimes.

And so much time would've been Ignis telling the king to focus.

[skyward_eyes]

"Well, I don't mind stealing you away from him," Nida admits. "If the King is sleeping, he's easier to protect."

Everyone knows that.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis chuckled good humouredly. "Yes he would be frightfully easier to pick up and protect." And he could hear Noct's response to that. He never wanted to be the one to be protected but rather be the one to doing the protecting. But royal duty was royal duty which meant the king's safety came first above their own.

[skyward_eyes]

The King's safety was everything. Nida had sworn himself to the service of the King of Light. But his heart was not so fully decided.

"Now I'm just imagining you throwing High Majesty over your shoulder to take him to a meeting."

[faithfulsupport]

"I certainly would if the occasion called for it." Ignis replied. There was a smile on his face, but was totally serious. If that's what it took to protect the king, his advisor would do it without question or hesitation.

[skyward_eyes]

"And now I'm picturing it and Astrals know it's a great vision."

He does appreciate the image. And just smiles.

"So, we've eaten... Should we get moving?"