There was much excitement to be looking forward to today. Luna admittedly spent well a good time wondering what she should wear the night prior. Gentiana had silkily murmured how it was heart warming that they would go together on such occasion. ( ‘You must be happy to be having such a moment with the prince’ ), those teasing words echoing still in her mind and making her face warm. Even Umbra and Pryna were wagging their tails as they observed her fussing over her what she would wear.
Choosing a simple aqua dress and jacket, she fixes on her own scarf and shades. With a light step in her boots and a bright smile, she hopes they do not draw too much attention. She glances at the message to her phone and smiles with a look of fondness. It wasn’t impossible to think he overslept. Waiting at the entrance, she hums and fiddles with her bracelet, oblivious to those that passed by and gazed at her in wonder (Was it bad to want a simple day with Noctis?). Hearing that familiar voice, she looks up and grins faintly. ❝ Overslept? ❞
Lashes lower at the hand offered, so simple yet she thinks it’s been a long time since she held that hand. ❝ Apology accepted~. ❞ She smiles kindly, slipping her hand to his. It was more calloused than she remembered, stronger in grip too then that time he was only a boy. She gave his hand a light squeeze, meeting his gaze. ❝ I’m really excited about coming here. I’m sure we’ll have lots of fun, ne Noctis-sam- ❞ A pause when she recognizes that look and corrects herself with a shy laugh. ❝ Noctis. ❞ Right. Normal.
he is grateful that she so easily accepts his apology. noctis doesn’t think she should and perhaps he simply being too hard on himself. even so, he still had hoped this wouldn’t happen. but it is often said that when you wish for something not to happen, it usually will. this was no exception to that rule. the raven is just happy that she accepted his apology and will try to make up for it while they visit the carnival.
when she gently squeezes his hand he cannot help but feel a bit of heat rush towards his cheeks though he is quick to mask it, albeit he tries to. it’s very different from how he remembers it, but one thing remains the same: her presence and touch still made him feel like he was wrapped in a blanket of warmth. a comfortable and secure warmth. he is no longer the sheltered boy he used to be (though he still isn’t the most outgoing either, he still possesses that tad bit of awkwardness,). it is time to show her how much has changed.
❛ well what are we waiting for? let's go, ❜ taking a step forward he begins to walk towards the entrance. the area is crowded but thankfully the special tickets they received was enough for a quick entry. ❛ it’s bigger than i thought ❜ and that is quite the understatement. he knew that the carnival was big, but at this point he honestly has no idea what to look at. every nook and cranny was filled with at least something.
one of the employees’ spots the two and gestures for them to get closer. ‘i can spot newcomers from miles away’ apparently they’ve been working at the carnival for about a decade now so it’s no surprise they were able to spot them so easily. the employee was kind enough to give them a medal to get themselves going. ❛ so how can we get more of these? ❜ noctis asks as he looks at the medal that luna is holding. ‘well that is easy! just play the games and help the people out in need, who knows maybe they’ll give you a reward’ saying that people generally return kindness with kindness and in this case medals.
the two of them wander to the big map that stands near the entrance. the prince scans the map in front of them, searching for the spot where they’re standing. when he does find the arrow he turns to luna, ❛ where do you want to go first? ❜
