[ And, a moment after, because his first thought was is it Noctis? and he can't force Ignis to tell him that. Especially considering one of the most recent arrivals.
So he checks. None of the names are grayed out, so there is that. ]
[The fact that the message is late is good because it means Ignis didn't wake him when he was on the prowl and searching for Gladio in the middle of the night. Thank Heavens.]
Gladiolus is missing
[He quickly sends next text too-]
Noodle is still around and his name is not grayed out.
But he's not around
[-that means he went back to Dream Width. To possibly collect memories from future]
[ Gladiolus. Regis closes his eyes for a moment, the pain of missing Clarus sharper once more with the thought that, at least, his heart was spared that worry. ]
If the moogle is a distraction just now, this house is open until transportation can be arranged to the Curti Center.
[ Regis remembers too well Ignis's apology regarding not coming to greet him, which... is why he doesn't ask if Ignis is going. Though he trust that, should that be the case, he will at least know. ]
Unless Noodle does not wish to go and would rather wait here, of course.
[Ignis hates being the bearer of bad news. He is glad that King Regis is not making an attempt to call him. It would be highly inappropriate to talk with a voice as shaky as his.]
Noodle needs some company, so Estoc and Ebony are with her.
[He's not sure how, but Ignis will somehow, somewhere dig out the strength to board the ship and face the Dream Width again when Gladio appears.
He has to appear.]
I will be making trips between my work and Curti Center. Should you need anything, or hear anything, do not hesitate to call me.
[ Regis will respect the medium chosen by Ignis unless another is imperative. He can do this much for the younger man. ]
I see. If you need something attended to here, let me know as well. I will make sure that the chocobos, at least, are tended to and the houses have supplies for whenever you return for rest.
[ He will not get in Ravus's way. That said... well. He is guessing Ravus will be shortly traveling towards Curti Center himself. So it's practically Regis and Cor, and the moogles. ]
[With that, he switches the feed to video; the warmth in his voice echoed in his gaze as he holds the device so that the camera picks up both him and Lunafreya.]
[ Regis himself is looking definitely worse for the wear, and his smile is softer, sadder than the one he greeted her in Insomnia with, but it's there all the same. ]
I am glad. Welcome to Vaikuntha, Lunafreya.
[ He's about to say more when a blue chocobo's head shows up in the vid pickup with a curious kweh? Because Regis was resting while out for a ride with Larkspur, and he didn't realize the moving images on the tablet's screen would catch the bird's attention. He reaches up a (whole) hand to pet the chocobo's head. ]
... and welcome from Larkspur, too. [ His eyes turn to Noctis, at least on his screen, and they crinkle a little, before returning to Luna. ]
I will assume that what you need is being taken care of. [ Because he does trust Noctis. ] And thank you, for letting me know.
When you decide, please tell me if we should be making accommodations for you here, or if I should arrange to visit you at the Curti Center.
[ Because if she decides to stay there awhile, he totally will go to her. Probably at a time that will not aggravate Ravus. ]
[Her smile is just as small, but just as sincere. It's good to see Regis - healthier, more whole. More of the man she remembered from childhood visits.]
And hello, Larkspur. [That small smile grows at the sight of the bird.] Everything is being handled.
[She doesn't think Noctis, or herself, really, would settle for anything less. She still needs to make her way through Center processing, but...she and everyone else seem content to let her enjoy time with her fiance.]
I would like to stay close, but...I might stay here for a moment to get my bearings.
[Because this is going to take some getting used to.]
Of course, my dear. I trust that you two will make the best choices for you, and transport here is ... easy, so I may come to visit when desired, too.
[ And Regis strongly suspects that Lunafreya won't be coming in with a commercial flight. Just a hunch.
A new world with so many wonderful new things. Regis shakes his head and smiles a little more. ]
Anything I can do, I am at your disposal. When... [ smiling eyes at Noctis; even the world's plight can wait a while, here, and an old man certainly can; ] ever you are of a mind.
[Noctis had been content to let the two speak; Luna was tired (he was too but good luck getting him to say that) much like Regis had been when he returned. He could speak to his old man later.
Then he sees that look in his dad's eyes and it's all he can do not to suddenly contain the outburst of calling his father out, or outright tease back. Good thing he's tired, too.] We'll be there soon enough, Dad.
[...Just let her get used to this madness first, okay? It's a lot to take in and that's just with what they knew coming in. Not what they've learned since.]
[Oh. Lunafreya huffs out a laugh, reaching up to brush a strand of hair out of eyes. (The careful styling is falling apart, after everything she's had to deal with.]
Before you even know it.
[The words are soft, but there's more meaning there than Lunafreya lets on. She doesn't want to sit idly by, even though she knows she should rest.
And rest she will, but there are still more important things she must do for this world and those she cares for.]
[indeed, Cor is awake at this early hour, frazzled and wearily looking thru the cabinet that they setup to hold their small yet curated collection of spirits. Tommy's trying to politely suggest getting some food with the drink, but it seems like the man isn't listening...]
[ Well, this is... something. Regis is awake, at any rate, though not quite ready to face the day, yet. He settles deeper into the window seat, in his nest of blankets, before sighing. ]
All the good ones are down in Clarus's room. Take it and come up here?
[Cor does indeed look into Clarus' room - first time in a long while he's done so. But he does find the bottle in question, and only detours to grab a couple of glasses before heading towards the other man's room.]
[Cor pauses in the doorway, sidestepping so that Sidra takes her leave. He then steps inside and closes the door behind him. His eyes look tired...and a little haunted.]
That memory...and the other shit that the future spirit showed us.
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text; 9/8
(4:37) Sidra's panicking. I can't tell if you wandered off, or
(4:39) Dad
(4:40) Dad
text; 6/10; early morning
Your Majesty, I have important news.
Are you awake?
text; maybe 20 minutes later. Fitful sleep and all.
[ And, a moment after, because his first thought was is it Noctis? and he can't force Ignis to tell him that. Especially considering one of the most recent arrivals.
So he checks. None of the names are grayed out, so there is that. ]
What news, and are you in need of assistance?
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Gladiolus is missing
[He quickly sends next text too-]
Noodle is still around and his name is not grayed out.
But
he's not around
[-that means he went back to Dream Width. To possibly collect memories from future]
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If the moogle is a distraction just now, this house is open until transportation can be arranged to the Curti Center.
[ Regis remembers too well Ignis's apology regarding not coming to greet him, which... is why he doesn't ask if Ignis is going. Though he trust that, should that be the case, he will at least know. ]
Unless Noodle does not wish to go and would rather wait here, of course.
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Noodle needs some company, so Estoc and Ebony are with her.
[He's not sure how, but Ignis will somehow, somewhere dig out the strength to board the ship and face the Dream Width again when Gladio appears.
He has to appear.]
I will be making trips between my work and Curti Center. Should you need anything, or hear anything, do not hesitate to call me.
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I see. If you need something attended to here, let me know as well. I will make sure that the chocobos, at least, are tended to and the houses have supplies for whenever you return for rest.
[ He will not get in Ravus's way. That said... well. He is guessing Ravus will be shortly traveling towards Curti Center himself. So it's practically Regis and Cor, and the moogles. ]
audio; 5th of October
Got word while landing someone from home was found. It's Luna.
audio;
And there is so, so much warmth in his voice. ]
Noctis.
... is she well?
audio -> video; 1/2
[With that, he switches the feed to video; the warmth in his voice echoed in his gaze as he holds the device so that the camera picks up both him and Lunafreya.]
video; 2/2
I'm doing just fine, your Majesty.
[And her smile quirks, just a bit.]
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I am glad. Welcome to Vaikuntha, Lunafreya.
[ He's about to say more when a blue chocobo's head shows up in the vid pickup with a curious kweh? Because Regis was resting while out for a ride with Larkspur, and he didn't realize the moving images on the tablet's screen would catch the bird's attention. He reaches up a (whole) hand to pet the chocobo's head. ]
... and welcome from Larkspur, too. [ His eyes turn to Noctis, at least on his screen, and they crinkle a little, before returning to Luna. ]
I will assume that what you need is being taken care of. [ Because he does trust Noctis. ] And thank you, for letting me know.
When you decide, please tell me if we should be making accommodations for you here, or if I should arrange to visit you at the Curti Center.
[ Because if she decides to stay there awhile, he totally will go to her. Probably at a time that will not aggravate Ravus. ]
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[Her smile is just as small, but just as sincere. It's good to see Regis - healthier, more whole. More of the man she remembered from childhood visits.]
And hello, Larkspur. [That small smile grows at the sight of the bird.] Everything is being handled.
[She doesn't think Noctis, or herself, really, would settle for anything less. She still needs to make her way through Center processing, but...she and everyone else seem content to let her enjoy time with her fiance.]
I would like to stay close, but...I might stay here for a moment to get my bearings.
[Because this is going to take some getting used to.]
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[ And Regis strongly suspects that Lunafreya won't be coming in with a commercial flight. Just a hunch.
A new world with so many wonderful new things. Regis shakes his head and smiles a little more. ]
Anything I can do, I am at your disposal. When... [ smiling eyes at Noctis; even the world's plight can wait a while, here, and an old man certainly can; ] ever you are of a mind.
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Then he sees that look in his dad's eyes and it's all he can do not to suddenly contain the outburst of calling his father out, or outright tease back. Good thing he's tired, too.] We'll be there soon enough, Dad.
[...Just let her get used to this madness first, okay? It's a lot to take in and that's just with what they knew coming in. Not what they've learned since.]
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Before you even know it.
[The words are soft, but there's more meaning there than Lunafreya lets on. She doesn't want to sit idly by, even though she knows she should rest.
And rest she will, but there are still more important things she must do for this world and those she cares for.]
Text/action, 12/25
I'm home
where's your brandy?
[indeed, Cor is awake at this early hour, frazzled and wearily looking thru the cabinet that they setup to hold their small yet curated collection of spirits. Tommy's trying to politely suggest getting some food with the drink, but it seems like the man isn't listening...]
\o/
All the good ones are down in Clarus's room. Take it and come up here?
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[Cor does indeed look into Clarus' room - first time in a long while he's done so. But he does find the bottle in question, and only detours to grab a couple of glasses before heading towards the other man's room.]
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Cor? What is amiss?
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That memory...and the other shit that the future spirit showed us.