[When he hears Prompto's voice, Noctis' eyes instantly open and he makes a move to grab him and- and- and stops in the middle of it, hands raised. Does he have a right to console him? After keeping the secret away from him for so long? This sight in front of him is a punishment he rightfully deserves, for being a coward. For wanting to indulge in happy moments, pretending that nothing's going on. Wanting just a little bit of levity, to keep at least Prompto's smile intact.
But, as always, he can't. He knew Prompto was eventually going to find out about it but, Noctis would never be ready for it. Never, ever.
His hands curl into fists and they fall back down, limp, tired and lifeless. Prompto doesn't deserve this, doesn't deserve to be pulled through all of this.]
It's... it's true. Father told me the stories of King of Light that will save Eos from darkness, and, I didn't know back then that she really meant it but- Luna said I was the one. The Chosen One. It's. It's no lie. I'm--
--I'm so sorry, [Noct's voice finally breaks-] I- should've told you earlier- I just wanted- you don't deserve any of this- I wanted-- [he just wanted to keep seeing Prompto smile.]
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But, as always, he can't. He knew Prompto was eventually going to find out about it but, Noctis would never be ready for it. Never, ever.
His hands curl into fists and they fall back down, limp, tired and lifeless. Prompto doesn't deserve this, doesn't deserve to be pulled through all of this.]
It's... it's true. Father told me the stories of King of Light that will save Eos from darkness, and, I didn't know back then that she really meant it but- Luna said I was the one. The Chosen One. It's. It's no lie. I'm--
--I'm so sorry, [Noct's voice finally breaks-] I- should've told you earlier- I just wanted- you don't deserve any of this- I wanted-- [he just wanted to keep seeing Prompto smile.]