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]

"Simple matter, and yet amazing," Nida countered. "That you'd want to see me that much."

ANd that's breathtaking. So fucking breathtaking. No one ever wanted him that badly before.

[faithfulsupport]

"Well with it being a first date, having it cut short by guard duty would be..distracting." It wasn't the word he wanted to use but it was a word that would work. He just smiled as he held the door open for Nida to go inside of the store so he could figure out what he wanted for the road.

[skyward_eyes]

Yes, having their date cut short because their boss slash king slash Ignis's close friend was probably not the best.

And Nida really didn't want to think about it too much. But he did want Ignis to know it was appreciated.

"I'd rather be distracted my normal way. Looking at you."

Wait, that sounds bad.

"No, I mean... I totally focus on my job when on duty. Promise."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis blushed slightly because he couldn't imagine anyone being distracted by him for any reason. "I'm sure I'm not around much when you're on duty to distract you." If at all really because he was in the Citadel working. The Queen's presence helped him not have to tend to Noctis too much anymore which at first had been a challenge since he was so used to it.

Now though he might be able to get some reading in here and there. And he had more time to devote to cooking more.

[skyward_eyes]

Now Ignis could serve as a proper chamberlain or steward and tend to the court and running of the country, advising rather than leading the prince along like a chocobo after greens to the things he needs to do.

"I've seen you often enough. And the Glaive are hardly solely focused on the King and Queen>

[faithfulsupport]

"Really?" Ignis asked half amused. "That's rather flattering that you've paid that much attention to someone who's merely an advisor." He was actually flattered and it made him smile as he gathered together a few munchies and drinks. It might be selfish he knew to actually consider basking in the attention he was receiving but it couldn't hurt to feel good about it even just for a moment, could it?

So he stood at the counter with his purchases set to the side, waiting for Nida. "I'm ready whenever you are, but there's no rush."

[skyward_eyes]

Merely. What a silly statement. There was no merely about Ignis. He didn't like the guy saying that, but who was he to chide the man? Nida grabbed a few sports drinks and looked to Ignis as he set the purchases there. With some granola.

"I think I'm good to go."

[faithfulsupport]

For some reason the addition of the granola made him smile and Ignis nodded. After paying for the items, he handed Nida's purchased belongings back to him in a bag and took his own. Again he opened the shop's door and car door for the other and got in the driver's side, closing the door behind him.

"Is everything in order?" This was something he used to ask Noct all the time before hitting the road so there was a smile on his face as he asked that.

[skyward_eyes]

"You're such a gentleman," Nida smiles when Ignis holds the door open for him. Man, that was unexpected, and highly enjoyed.

"Yeah, I think we're good to go," he says once he buckles up.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis smiled when he'd noticed Nida enjoyed the little things he did, such as opening doors. And of course the information was tucked carefully away to be pulled out for future use. Things like that were important to do and know.

With a nod he got the car headed in the right direction and onto the road.

"Off we go then."

[skyward_eyes]

"You know... I haven't left the Crown City since the dawn came," Nida admits, looking out through the window. "I guess... There's a part of me that was scared that if I was back out beyond the walls, I'd find night still reigned."

[faithfulsupport]

The advisor shook his head slightly. "It most certainly came everywhere." The four lads had ensured that personally and it had been quite the ordeal. But come the dawn had and there had been great sacrifice and exhaustion on all of their parts. The trip was supposed to have been so easy and none of it turned out that way at all.

He was quiet as he kept his eyes on the road for a moment before speaking again. "I haven't been out this way since then. I suppose I wanted to see how changed it was since we came back home." They were all much wiser and had aged even if not by much physically.

[skyward_eyes]

"Honestly, I'm not surprised. You've been busy. Even rebuilding needed people like you here."

And now Nida was even more excited by the plan. They woudl see the world together, even if only a small part of it.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis let out a small laugh. "Well I'm certainly glad to have helped where I've been able to." Rebuilding the Citadel had been the ordeal and getting enough people to come in and help with that particular project had been interesting. Fortunately Niflheim had brought helpers over though tensions had remained in parts.

"But today is for relaxation."

[skyward_eyes]

Relaxation? Nida wanted to laugh. He doesn't know that he's properly relaxed in years. The dawn may have come, but a lot of the Guard still worked on doing what they could to help rebuild when they weren't on duty or training.

"What is this relaxation of which you speak?

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis smiled as he kept his eyes on the road at Nida's question. "Well I'm told it does a great deal of good." The advisor didn't have much downtime due to constantly being around to help Noctis. The Queen had to settle in too which gave him some more work to do as well.

"But I must admit that I am rather willing to learn what it really is." In other words he hoped to learn along with the man beside him.

[skyward_eyes]

Nida chuckles at the flat statement.

"Well, maybe we can learn a little about it today. Bring you back nice and loosened up."

[faithfulsupport]

"And you as well." Ignis replied with a smile. He didn't plan on being the only one who relaxed today. Besides, he was the one who usually worked to relax others so silently he wasn't sure how much actual relaxing was going to get done by him personally. But he wanted to try at least and hopefully both of them would have a pleasant enough day to learn what this whole relaxation thing was about.

[skyward_eyes]

"Do you enjoy driving?" Nida asks as he opens a drink. "I know some people aren't a fan of it."

[faithfulsupport]

"I do find it to be enjoyable." Ignis answered honestly. Prompto got distracted, Gladio refused and Noct could be erratic. And so it was left to him to do practical things such as cook, clean, drive and all of that.

"It helps me focus."

[skyward_eyes]

"Focus?" Nida asks, thoughtful at that. What an idea. He tended to find that driving cars made him focus on little beyond the vehicles. "You ever go driving just to think then?"

[faithfulsupport]

"Quite often actually." Ignis admitted easily. That happened as often as he could get away and sometimes he had to force his way out of the Citadel because he knew he could so very easily get bogged down in work and details.

"I could come collect you if you're off duty sometimes if you would like."

[skyward_eyes]

"That would be lovely," Nida admits, smiling to himself. "Just, you know, don't try and get me specific times off duty? I do like my work. Though i want today."

He too was dedicated to the throne and their country. So he liked what he did.

[faithfulsupport]

"I promise I won't interfere anymore." Unless it was asked but even then Ignis still had to go through Gladio. And that would cost him time at the very least but today had been worth it and he smiled at hearing the other wanted today.

The weather was uncharacteristically great, so Ignis had his window rolled down a little. It almost felt like Spring though that season was still some ways off.

[skyward_eyes]

Today was definitely worth it. Beyond worth it. It's everything Nida could hope for and more.

"Wow, it's beautiful out," Nida says, grinning up at the sky. "I want to just to feel the sun baking into my skin."