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There’s always been something beautiful to Noctis about the night, even though he's fully aware of the dangers that lurk in the dark outside of the city. It’s one of the only times he can think clearly with the stillness it brings, as long as there’s enough light around to keep away the daemons.
It must be at least two in the morning by now. His mind is racing, as he stares into the smoldering remains of the campfire that sits before him. If he hadn’t gotten so comfortable lying on the ground, he’d relight it himself. It’s feeling unlikely that he’ll get a decent amount of sleep tonight, but he’s pretty accustomed to staying up late. That’s what naps are for, right?
His gaze shifts up to the night sky with a sigh. The stars are lovely and vast out here in nature. He never got to see this in the city he’s spent most of his life in. It’s possible they looked like this in Tenebrae, but it’s been too long to remember.
Traveling the world like this for the first time has made him think about how small he is in comparison. It’s usually hard to see that with all of the responsibility that’s been thrust upon him, At the end of the day, he’s just another person with hobbies, quirks, wants… but what does he want? No one’s ever even bothered to ask. Would they listen if he tried to tell them?
“Guess it doesn’t matter.” This wasn’t intended to be said out loud, and he sounds bitter. He looks back at the tent behind him, wondering if he should try to get some sleep. It seems futile at the moment with what he's been thinking about tonight, so his eyes return to the stars.
Sometimes, he just wants to run from all of this. The crushing weight of his responsibility gets heavier with each passing day, each new trial they have to face. He wasn’t built for any of it, but what choice does he have? His father had died and entrusted the future of their country to his only son. Thinking about what could be different just feels like a waste of time.
Feeling dejected, he takes out his phone and pulls up King’s Knight. It’s not as fun to play it as a single-player game, but it’s all he has in this moment to try to chase the thoughts away.