November catch-all

[kittycaterer]

WHO: Noctis and you!
WHERE: Various places
WHEN: 11/12
WHAT: November catch-all stuff!
WARNINGS: TBA

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♚ Togusa

[kittycaterer]

[ He's been going out far more often, Noctis realizes. Leaving the house hasn't been easy in regards to this new power he's struggling with, but he hasn't felt the need to spend nearly all of his free time at home.

He's got Tiny with him today; she's actually very well-behaved when it comes to going out and running errands. She hardly needs a leash, walking right beside Noctis and not at all feeling the need to run off.

Noctis passes by a newspaper stand, where they often house comic books, perusing his choices until he sees a familiar face. He smiles, waving. ]

Officer Togusa. Good to see you.

Re: ♚ Togusa

[standalonehuman]

Togusa is back on his beat, after an administrative leave, but he's got a particularly bright smile on his face. That one that he doesn't always realize is there when people are looking at him. It's easy to turn that smile towards Noctis, and he raises a hand in return.

"Noctis. How are you doing? I'd been meaning to run into you."

But he always has to be careful about walking that balance of showing that he cares without running people down when they don't want to talk. So, this is better.

[kittycaterer]

[ Tiny bounces where she stands, walking over to Togusa to sniff him and paw at his ankle. ]

Haven't staged any shootouts, I promise.

[ Noctis holds up his hands playfully, setting them back down. ]

Yeah, what's up?

[standalonehuman]

Okay, there are serious conversations to be had, but there is also a dog to pet, so Togusa crouches down where he stands. "Hello to you, too," he offers a hand to sniff. "I might smell like a different puppy, but he's okay. Sorry I don't have Daidai out with me, hunh?"

Togusa looks up at Noctis. "I had a lot of people to check up on after- October." And everything that happened during the month, Retrospec and non-Retrospec-related. "Things closer to back to normal?"

[kittycaterer]

[ Tiny wags her tail, making a little pounce-like motion to playfully encourage more pets. Noctis laughs as she starts lapping at his hand. ]

Yeah, it's good to see buddies when we go out, huh Tiny? Good girl.

[ Noctis ruffles at her fluffy head and straightens. Reflecting on October is weird because that month in general was... Off. He sighs as he looks up in thought, holding out his hand to physically count off the events with his fingers. ]

Let's see...

Constant nightmares, Ifrit a.k.a. "Chill Satan" tormenting the streets at night, I'm phasing in and out of walls and objects at random, got a boyfriend...

Aaaand learned that the world I'm connected to apparently went through some darkness apocalypse. Still not sure what my connection to that is.

[ Noctis crosses his arms. ]

So, yeah, by Recolle's standards? Pretty normal.

You?

♚ Rosalind

[kittycaterer]

[ He much prefers studying at school; there are less distractions in the form of video games and fuzzy companions. But it's slightly frustrating that the sun is already down and he's not at all where he wants to be in his study guide for his upcoming test.

Noctis taps his pen at the table, seated in Rosalind's classroom well past office hours, but he knows she sticks around longer. Plus, he needs her help. ]

My eyes are going cross with this scalar quantity thing. I can't stand math.

[ He rubs at his face in frustration. ]

[originallutece]

Nonsense. You're perfectly decent at it. Take a deep breath and look over the problem once more.

[She doesn't glance up from her own book. For once in her life, she's on top of her work, and so she's reading for pleasure right now. There's a cigarette dangling from her lips, despite the fact the university frowns on it; they've a window cracked, and the chilly evening breeze takes away most of the scent.]

[kittycaterer]

Mmh...

[ Sure, he's decent at it. But he hates it, and he's lazy. And so he's rather piss poor at math because of it.

Noctis taps his pen against the desk a moment, wrinkling his nose as he fusses with his hair. Eventually, he sighs, setting his pen down and leaning back in his seat. ]

I'm taking a break. My head's pounding.

[ He looks over towards Rosalind, smelling the smoke and tilting his head. ]

Since when did you start doing that?

[originallutece]

Since I was your age.

[She glances over at him.]

Don't pick it up. It's a terrible habit, but it's one I'm seemingly stuck with, either until Fawkes gets tired of smelling it or I manage to find something that suits me better.

[kittycaterer]

Never saw you do it once.

[ But he's also only been "conscious" again for the last few months. Noctis isn't at all judgmental of it-- Lord knows he's smoked a good bit of...

Well, not cigarettes, that's for sure. But he can't even really do that very well without hacking a lung. ]

Don't worry about me. It's not like I can. Last weekend, I had to wear my oxygen mask nearly the entire time.

♚ Minako

[kittycaterer]

[ It's been a while since he's been out and about. And so his eyes glance over the bakery and cafe that Minako works at. She... Should be working today, shouldn't she? Noctis figures it's worth a shot to check. Worst case scenario, he gets some donuts to bring home and grabs a cup of coffee to prep him for studying.

He parks his corvette and walks in, seeing her familiar face behind the counter. ]

こんにちは.

[ He says it with a smile, coming over to the counter. ]

Figured you'd be here today.

[complementing]

こんにちは！

[She's bringing out a tray of new cupcakes, so with her hands full and unable to wave, she winks at him instead.]

Come to get your sugar fix?

[kittycaterer]

Hell yeah.

[ Noctis comes over to the counter, fishing for his wallet. ]

Got any of those puff pastries? I’m dying for one of those. Some coffee, too.

[ And, as always, he stuffs a nice tip into the tip jar. Noctis wears his usual sleepy smile for Minako. ]

お元気ですか?

[complementing]

[His smile is endearing as usual, and she is quick to smile back, but she also makes a point not to look too long, because that smile of Noct's that reminds her of her brother? Well, she finally found him, and Minato's been the root of several worries of hers lately. It is, quite frankly, kind of depressing to think about.

Oh hey, a distraction!]

元気です！ 仕事すぐに終了するよ～　And one puff pastry and coffee coming right up!

[She slides the new tray of cupcakes in the rack, and then reaches into the display case with her tongs to nab him a nice big puff pastry.]

A cup of French Vanilla okay?

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis takes a seat at his usual spot, leaning back with his arm draped against the chair. ]

Sounds great.

[ Noctis wrinkles his nose in thought, trying to think through the words. Over time, he’s gotten a bit better with conversing in Japanese. But he’s still a touch slow when he speaks. Also he is totes your second brother! ]

今日は忙しいですか？

♚ Cloud

[kittycaterer]

[ He usually ends the day with figuring out whether or not Prompto will meet at his place, or Noctis will meet at his. Not much word on that quite yet, and so Noctis takes it upon himself to stop by the apartment he and Cloud share. Might as well. He doesn't have school tomorrow, so he can afford to stay late or pass out here for the evening. Which is what he usually does.

Noctis knocks on the door, smiling when Cloud answers. ]

Hey, man.

[ He holds up a bag. ]

Brought some beer and burgers. You guys busy?

[embraves]

[It's Cloud's day off, too, so the sight that greets Noctis is not one of a greasemonkey for a change. He's dressed casually, skin and clothes clear of oil and grease stains. He grins faintly at Noctis and his offerings.]

Beer and burgers, huh? Whose good side are you trying to get on?

[But they're obviously not busy, not with the way he steps back to let Noctis inside.]

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis softly chuckles, walking in when Cloud gives him room to. ]

If I say who it is, will I get confirmation that it's working?

[ Because, come on, gotta impress the brother. But that's not the full intention here. Noctis actually thinks Cloud is a pretty cool guy. Way cool, actually.

Taking one glance around the apartment confirms that Prompto isn't home yet, which is perfectly fine. So he takes it upon himself to start putting the beer in the fridge and set the food on the counter to the kitchen. ]

Almost didn't recognize you without the engine oil and grease all over you. You off today?

[embraves]

Maybe. That depends on how good the burgers are.

[But hey, Cloud's not going to complain. He actually enjoys Noctis' company; he thinks he's a good person, overall, and he so very obviously cares about Prompto. What else could he ask for, really? If he wanted to hang out, he was more than welcome to, as far as he was concerned.]

And yeah, today's my day off. I actually get to walk around looking clean, which means most of the people I know won't recognize me.

[He's joking, of course, but it might be slightly true.]

So what you been up to? How's class?

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis empties out the bag, where a few wrapped burgers are taken out and set on the counter. ]

I'm a pretty good judge of burger, I think. Not to pat myself on the back or anything, but I think you'll like this place. Prompto does.

[ He laughs. ]

It's like looking at a whole other person.

And uh... Class is fine.

[ Not entirely. He hasn't been attending as much as he should because he's been off and on getting violently ill. Both because of phasing at random and because, well, his body likes to attack itself apparently. ]

I've got a few research papers I need to get finished, but that shouldn't be too hard. Other than that, it's been pretty mundane by Recolle standards.

[ Aaaaand he moseys to the fridge, grabbing two beers. He hands a bottle over to Cloud. ]

You? Looks like you and Prompto have settled together pretty well here.

♚ Ardyn

[kittycaterer]

[ It's not too late, but it certainly isn't early either. Around the start of the evening, Noctis rolls up to Ardyn's home. And this time, he's brought tea! Some nice tea, actually. Mostly as a good gesture, because Ardyn's been suffering much like him, and tea at least settles the stomach.

Warping is not fun. Not yet. He's not convinced that this is a cool ability.

He knocks at the door. ]

I'm just here to see the cats.

[ A joke. But only a half-joke. ]

[daemonized]

[He's ushered in, and the tea doesn't go unnoticed. What a kind gesture; advantageous to the both of them when they've been both feeling rather sick as of late.]

Maybe the cats don't want to see you.

[Which is obvious such a lie, considering they're all at Ardyn's feet and mewing up at Noctis right this very moment. He grins.]

[kittycaterer]

[ Noctis steps inside, greeted instantly by meows and purrs, complete with the sweet little rub against his ankles. He smiles as he kneels down and scritches their fluffy heads. ]

Aw, that's totally false, isn't it guys?

[ Noctis: the cat whisperer. He laughs as he stands up straight, handing over a tin of nice, high quality tea. ]

Here. If you've been as nauseous as I've been, this'll help.

[daemonized]

I have been. Thank you, Noctis.

[Heaven knows that this new ability of his hasn't been the most... kind, especially in the days which he first realized he could do such things. He's managed to practice a bit since then, thanks to the encouragement of Grell, but the nausea still comes and goes. Sometimes he wonders if he'll ever have a handle on it.]

I have a feeling we'll both be needing this when we're done, hm?

[He ushers him inside for now, and the cats will follow Noctis the entire way down the hall and into the living room.]

[kittycaterer]

Mm.

[ Noctis nods at Ardyn's gratitude, absolutely glad to help in any way he can. Because he knows first-hand what Ardyn is going through.

He follows Ardyn inside, kitties happily walking behind him. Noctis is the king of kitties, apparently. ]

Yeah, uh... Sometimes the nausea lasts a good hour or so after it happens. It gets easier after a while, but only a little.

How bad has it been for you?