[ She makes an attempt to talk 'fancy', having a straight back and looking as if she's proud of herself. It doesn't last for very long because Lena feels herself cracking up. ]
I could never live like that. [ Even if it might be easier in the long run. ]
[ She's not the only one cracking up, as he lets a snort of laughter rip at her "proper walk". He can barely keep his arms at his sides without tucking his hands behind his head or in his pockets. The struggle. ]
Yeah, me neither. So many rules and expectations... [ And...he'd seen how that sort of life had affected Noct, even if the crown prince kept himself one step removed from a lot of it. ]
[ Lena nods her head in agreement. ] I can agree with that. Living my own life and to be own expectations is much better.
[ If she makes a mistake or falls over, nobody can judge or laugh at her for doing so. It feels like a noble-status would allow people to target her, too. ]
[ He tilts his head curiously as he glances over at her. ]
Like...a guard? Not...not exactly. [ Even if that was technically exactly that - a guard. It hadn't ever really felt that way, and it'd never taken on this capacity. ]
I had - uh - been traveling a lot, recently. It's still pretty weird to be rooted in one place like this.
[ It's been a lot harder to get used to than he would have thought. ]
Makes sense! It is strange to be sticking to one place though, I can agree with that. [ It took Lena forever to get used to living in King's Row again -- having a girlfriend really helped with that at least though because she always had something to come home to at least. ]
[ Ha. Now that's a loaded question. But Prompto's gotten much better about talking about what happened back home since being here, so he doesn't flinch away from it like he might have once upon a time. ]
Uhh - the reasons kind of changed while we went. But hunting monsters was definitely a big part of it. Collecting relics, helping out the little guy, saving the world... [ He cocks his grin at her. ]
[ She nods her head, looking thoroughly impressed. ] That sounds like fun, something that I would be into. [ Can you imagine someone like Lena in FFXV --
Wait, that's basically just Prompto. ]
So, if you get the chance to do that again, would ya?
Heh, you never know. Maybe some of those monsters outside of town'll start making trouble. They'll have at least two people to pay 'em back for it.
[ He levels her with a pair of fingerguns. He's not the sort to go looking for trouble - certainly not - but it inevitably seemed to find him, so yes, he doubts it'll be too long before he's fighting monsters again. ]
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[ She makes an attempt to talk 'fancy', having a straight back and looking as if she's proud of herself. It doesn't last for very long because Lena feels herself cracking up. ]
I could never live like that. [ Even if it might be easier in the long run. ]
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Yeah, me neither. So many rules and expectations... [ And...he'd seen how that sort of life had affected Noct, even if the crown prince kept himself one step removed from a lot of it. ]
Sometimes, it's nice just to be the little guy.
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[ If she makes a mistake or falls over, nobody can judge or laugh at her for doing so. It feels like a noble-status would allow people to target her, too. ]
Live like this back home?
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Like...a guard? Not...not exactly. [ Even if that was technically exactly that - a guard. It hadn't ever really felt that way, and it'd never taken on this capacity. ]
I had - uh - been traveling a lot, recently. It's still pretty weird to be rooted in one place like this.
[ It's been a lot harder to get used to than he would have thought. ]
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Makes sense! It is strange to be sticking to one place though, I can agree with that. [ It took Lena forever to get used to living in King's Row again -- having a girlfriend really helped with that at least though because she always had something to come home to at least. ]
Whatcha travel around for?
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Uhh - the reasons kind of changed while we went. But hunting monsters was definitely a big part of it. Collecting relics, helping out the little guy, saving the world... [ He cocks his grin at her. ]
You know. Real adventurer-type stuff.
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Wait, that's basically just Prompto. ]
So, if you get the chance to do that again, would ya?
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You mean, even with all the close brushes with death and sleeping on the ground and terrifying caves and monsters?
[ He pauses, like he has to think about it, but of course, he doesn't really. ]
In a heartbeat.
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[ as long as they know that they get out of it alive at the very least. when it starts to turn sour, that's when it doesn't feel so great. ]
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[ He levels her with a pair of fingerguns. He's not the sort to go looking for trouble - certainly not - but it inevitably seemed to find him, so yes, he doubts it'll be too long before he's fighting monsters again. ]
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Now, time to get back to being focused on, well, work. [ she gives him a smirk and there's even a laugh at his fingerguns. ]