continued with beta editor / @divinitysheart
"Are you kidding me? That's what I liked talking about the most. They even thought you were just some imaginary fishing buddy. No matter what they'd say, I'm still proud to pass down my prowess to a friend who actually sees the greatness in fishing."
If he was ten years younger, he could have taken more offense in his friends' long-time disinterest in fishing. But times have changed, and so did his own stance towards the relentless teasing of his pals.
Whether it was age or the inner peace from liberating the world and oneself, everything simply felt... lighter. Any semblance of happy ending was far from reality, so he was simply happy; the same kind of happiness when he drove on the Regalia with his best friends not too long ago.
Her outspoken and honest nature was still quite new for Noctis. When they last met, the words she spoke displayed her bravery. But now, she exuded confidence and determination that could have been a result of whatever she went through.
"Heh. I'm honored to be of such great importance for you, then," he bowed in jest for good measure. "Can't believe we only spent time together at that Castle, but we feel like we've known each other forever. Or is that just me?"
Gazing out into the skyline, he couldn't agree more with her sentiment. "This is what the people who gave their lives for Insomnia, and Eos as whole. I just wish they could've seen this for themselves."
The statement was wishful thinking, even for a King for him. But it still showed how there was some of that youthful optimism that lingered despite the time passed.
"Not to brag, but the city's pretty big, and there's a lot of places we can visit. The fountain is a good start; always a picturesque place." He folded his arms against his chest. "Can't believe there was a time we walked around here on foot. Sure, we slept from time to time, but I kinda underestimated how large Insomnia was."
A chuckle escaped his lips. "No can do. I have to live up to the standards, including height. Heh. Wait till you meet Gladiolus, your neck will hurt from trying to meet his eyes," he stated with an exaggerated excitement.
"Hmmm~ Yeah. It might be selfish of me to say, but I'd consider it as some kind of memento, that this actually happened, you know?"
