Inbox - Drift Fleet

[this_loser]

Leave a message, my dude.

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[brainiest]

Prompto? Have you hard from Ignis recently?

[this_loser]

yeah.

i mean no.

i mean he's here. but he's asleep.

he won't wake up.

12/25

[axi]

[Some time during the day, a local courier tracks down Prompto and gives him a gift bag. Inside is a hanging stained glass prism about the size of a fist as well as a hand written letter.]

Prompto,

I saw this and thought it might be useful for trying different lighting techniques for your photos, even though I'm not entirely sure how that might work. If not, maybe you can hang it somewhere or I can take it back and look for something different. I don't mind.

Now, I'll be honest, the thought of a home made card did cross my mind, but I think it's better to save the materials than embarrass myself trying. Instead, you get a letter, as much of a cop out as it is. Maybe next time I'll be braver.

It's taken longer than it should have- I wanted to say this earlier, I simply didn't know how. I'm sorry Luna and Ignis are gone... I can't imagine how much that hurts for you. But you should know-- at least I hope you do-- that you still have friends here, myself included. If you ever want to have a drink and share stories, I'm leaving you a standing invitation, no exceptions. Please use it if you need to.

Your friend,
Kaname

action!

[axi]

[It's a few days after their arrival to the new planet that Kaname summons up the courage to do what she's about to. Messer's introduction to the fleet's put everything in her life into overdrive somehow, and she still feels disoriented to a degree, likely will for some time. Still, with all of those emotions, she knows she owes it to herself and Prompto to explain everything.

So here she finds herself on the First Breath, knocking on the door to his room without telling him she was coming. Any advanced notice might have her rethinking things.]

[this_loser]

[Prompto startles some, propping himself up from the wrong end of the bed to stare backwards at door. He's not expecting anyone, and Noctis doesn't knock for obvious reasons.]

Hold on a sec! Coming!

[He rolls off the bed, trips on the dog bed taking up much of the floor space, trips again on - is that Noct's shirt? He kicks it off his foot, kicks aside a few other offending items, and makes it to the door unscathed. He opens it a crack to see whose out there.]

Oh! Kaname! What are you...? I mean, hi!

video;

[axi]

[A couple days after they started drifting again, Prompto receives a call out of nowhere from Kaname. Judging from the backdrop, she's somewhere on the Iskaulit.]

Hey, do you have a moment to chat?

video;

[this_loser]

Uh, yep! [She can probably see that he's in his room - much emptier of stuff now that Noct has migrated back to his newly returned wife. It's only a matter of time before they decide where the couple will settle - this ship or hers. He's in process of trying to put order back into his small space.] What's up?

action; 4/25 early morning

[axi]

[Prompto might still be asleep or on the verge of waking up when Kaname makes her way into his room carrying an assortment of things. First and foremost is a tray with eggs and waffles. She sits on the edge of his bed and leans over, nudging him after a quick kiss on the forehead.]

Hey, wake up. I've got breakfast for you.

action;

[this_loser]

[He makes some grumbly noises as he blinks awake, confused why a pretty girl and not his alarm is waking him. But he's typically up early for his run, so it doesn't take long for the haze of sleep to wear off. He sits up with a yawn.]

Something wrong? Wait. Breakfast?

video; july 1

[axi]

[Some time after her conversation with Nami, Kaname opens a video message to Prompto. Have your girlfriend waving into the camera with a smile.]

Hey, Nami's having a pool party in a couple days for her birthday. Do you wanna go with me?

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[this_loser]

[Have a wave back.]

Yeah! 'Course.

[axi]

[It's one of the nights where Kaname's staying over on his ship, and she's relaxing in her pjs while waiting for him to finish showering. To keep herself occupied, the singer decides to look through some books for something to read. (Honestly, she's a little surprised he has any.) Except she soon discovers that one of them is full of hand written... poetry...? If it can be called that.

So here she is sitting indian style on the edge of the bed, looking through this book with raised brows.]

O Angel of Song...?

[this_loser]

[And that's when Prompto walks in, towel still draped over his damp hair, and wearing a tank top and loose pants. He stops short, eyes darting from her face to the book.]

Uuh... You found... that. Oh no.

[He shuffles closer to the bed, torn between embarrassed and anxious. He hasn't even shown that book to Noctis!]

I can explain?

july 21!

[axi]

[Things happened. A lot. But they're mostly settled now, at least enough that Kaname's finally able to drop by and visit Prompto on his ship.

She's still a little battered and bruised, and her voice is still somewhat hoarse, but it could've been way worse if he and Lucina weren't helping her. The entire ordeal cemented something in her mind, and she does want to share it.

Knocking on his door, Kaname calls out a little just in case he didn't hear.]

Hey, are you in? It's me.

[this_loser]

[Things definitely did happen. Things he's still trying to wrap his head around. He's a bit banged up, but nothing he hasn't dealt with before. It's just the circumstances that are troubling him.

His head understands what happened. Emotionally, he's upset. Maybe even angry, though he's trying not to be.

So when he hears Kaname's voice on the other side of his door, he doesn't feel as excited as he normally would. He pulls the door open and doesn't even smile.]

Uh, yeah. Hey.

august 24 idk; video

[axi]

[It's later in the evening, and an idea's occurred to Kaname. Since it's something that could hopefully benefit Prompto, too, she gives him a call. Either way, it'd be nice to spend time with him. It always is.]

Prompto, are you free tomorrow?

[this_loser]

[Always happy to answer a call from Kaname, he's all smiles on the other end.]

I can be. What's up?

9/9

[axi]

[Sup, boo. There's a knock on his door, a little different than normal.

When he opens it, he'll see Kaname with her arms full of things. She's using her foot to knock.

Maybe offer some help.]

[this_loser]

[He jumps up from his desk to answer the knock, but finds himself staring for a second.]

Uh, hey. [He automatically reaches to take the burden from her.] What's all this?

action!

[axi]

[Despite being on the same ship now, it's been a solid few days (at least) since they've seen each other at length, night time aside. Kaname's up early and asleep late, spending her time working on things for an upcoming show. Working out the technology placements and new dance routines take up a lot of time.

But now, Monday evening, she's finally pulling free. Her first stop after a nice shower is her byofriend's room. There's a brief knock on the door before she lets herself in and makes her way over to him. Thanks to some behind the scenes work, he's got a nicer desk chair, and that's where she sits herself, right on his lap with a sigh.]

Hey.

[this_loser]

[He makes an exaggerated "oof", but circles one arm around her and shifts until they are both comfortable. His free hand flips through a series of prints. Most are recognizably of the current system - junk piles, fighters in the arena, various people, machines, and locations.]

You smell good. How's the concert prep coming along?

action;

[axi]

[The past couple weeks have seen a number of her friends and loved ones leave. Normally Kaname would be able to handle this better, but the short amount of time coupled with the sheer number of them does take a toll. She hasn't cried yet despite feeling the need to. It's not until Saturday evening that she makes her way to a certain someone's room, not even knocking before entering.

Wherever Prompto is, Kaname simply walks over and presses her face against him, shoulders sagging in what could very well be defeat.]

[this_loser]

[He has a pretty good idea what she's going though. He still gets a twist in his chest when he remembers his friends from home are gone. He considers himself so incredibly lucky that he had (and has) Kaname's support.

So when she enters his room, and he catches the look on her face, he's up and wrapping his arms around her. One hand rubs circles on her back.]

What can I do?

action; 10/25 early afternoon

[axi]

[It's his birthday, and Kaname's been silent all morning. Whether he thinks she forgot or is too depressed to do anything, she's not sure, but around 1:30pm that afternoon, Prompto gets a set of coordinates from her with the message "hurry".

So let's see how long it takes him to meet her at the edge of a large scrapyard near a well constructed workshop.]

[this_loser]

[He would be okay with either of those options. She's lost people, and his birthday just isn't that important. It is a little disappointing when not even a text comes though, however.

And then one does, and it's not at all what he's expecting. He's taps out a quick One my way! as he rushes out to find her.

It takes him a little longer than it should have - he never really got the hang of reading coordinates. Once he spots her, and sees that she doesn't seem to be in any danger, he raises and hand and calls out.]

Kaname! Are you okay?

[padadin]

Hey, Prompto. How do you feel about working on pictures for another wedding?

[this_loser]

!!!

who is getting married

!!!!

!!!!!

ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED!!!11!!111!!?

jan 12; action

[axi]

[He's in his room, and after seeing a certain conversation, Kaname would like to have words.

So she knocks on his door.]

Hey, it's me. Can I come in?

[this_loser]

Course you can!

[He's laying sideways on his bed, had hanging over the mattress and flicking through recent photos on his camera. He lowers it to his stomach and watches her enter upside-down.]

march 19

[axi]

[It's early in the morning after their first busy day (and night~) in the cabin together. Used to getting up early, Kaname cracks an eye open when the sun first shines through the curtains from the bedside window. She's quick to remember her surroundings and company, her smile reappearing when she notices her boyfriend's arm over her midsection.

She carefully turns to face him and wait for him to wake up as well.]

[this_loser]

[He'd become more of a light sleeper when safety became something of a myth. Time on the fleet had helped in lulling him back into deeper rest, but he would still wake if there were any changes near him - often falling right back asleep when he assessed there was no danger.

It takes some minutes before his eyes blink sleepily open and he finds Kaname already awake and looking at him. He quirks a small smile.] Hey.

[this_loser]

[He didn't get a chance when his Noctis was around - he'd been planning on it before Noct was suddenly just, gone - so he makes it one of his first priorities, after making sure this Noctis has time to settle in and get used to the way of things. Today he's going to finally introduce his best friend (or a version of him) to the love of his life, and vice versa.

He decides that somewhere neutral, but familiar, will work best, and so suggests they all meet at the counseling office on the Iskaulit. He offers to escort Noctis there, in case he hasn't learned all the routes through the large ship.

He's not used to hosting things, but he's got water and juice and snacks plunked on a table surrounded by seating, and he feels that's good enough.

Until all three are present, he'll be buzzing with nervous energy.]

[axi]

[Kaname's not late, but since this is on his terms, she's not as early as she otherwise might be. She somehow enters without Prompto noticing, and her lips twitch at the food and drinks.]

Did you forget I'm technically in charge of these offices?

[Of course she's simply teasing him.]

6/8 - morning

[axi]

[Kaname gets up early this morning, just for a quiet breakfast by herself. She's had a feeling, and walking past the rooms confirms it. So she heads back to her room (now basically Prompto's as well) to talk to him. What a good way to start her birthday.

She climbs back into bed and presses her forehead against his back, hoping he'll wake up when she talks.]

Mikumo's gone again.

[this_loser]

[He'd stirred when she got up earlier, but comes fully awake with a deep inhale when she returns. He twists some, though he still can't see her from this angle.]

I'm sorry. What do you need?