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All of his brother's and sister's were gone. I could not leave him there alone.

[Okay, so maybe he felt some weird kind of connection considering he had also lost siblings but he will deny it forever.]

[And that's a bump on Noct's head as he tries to get out of the bed. Only sheets fight back because he burrito-ed himself when he read the 'boyfriend' attachment. Faceplanted right onto the floor.]

imcomingover

[he's trying to text and get dressed at the same time]

icnat believe this
u
Iwanna ask why but u just told me why

[Proper spelling- ditched]

[Noctis, let him just remind you that if you kill yourself trying to get out of bed, you won't be able to pet the tiny kitten.]

Because once, a long time ago, I lost my siblings too.

[Picture it. Ezio asking about the other cat. Being told he had already been adopted, but if he was interested in a black cat they had this cute little kitten who's siblings had all found homes without him. And his heart melting and him proceeding to carry the tiny thing home inside of his hoodie.

Which he totally did not do. Not at all.]

And he squeaked at me and tried to climb my pant leg.

[Kiss the bump better and he'll be fine.

The first message makes Noctis slow down a little, properly processing what it was told to him. Right, that's... Noctis was the only child. It is... different kind of loneliness.
The only people that came close to his brothers were Ignis, Prompto, and Gladio. Just the mere thought of losing them is- it's something Noctis won't allow to happen.

The last message makes him grin though and he finishes pulling on the jacket and boots.]

Yeah. They tend to be very persuasive that way.
Saying no would be a blasphemy, an act of treason

[SIGH. He guesses he can do that. If he has to.

Well, he did still have Claudia, but if you were to ask her she'd probably say she might as well have been an only child. Her life definitely would have been easier without her dense as fuck brother.]

So that is hwere you learned it from.

[He doesn't have to. It's recommended though, to handle the pout. Ezio's even the briefest of kisses wipe it off.

Still, regardless of how close you are, it's good to have someone. What is huge Citadel to him when there's only the echo of his own footsteps?]

I do not know what you are talking about

🐱

[Please, he can totally handle that pout. It's those large blue eyes staring at him like a kicked puppy that he can't take.

Never tell anyone.]

Of course you don't.

[Are you ready for this? Because he's going to send you a picture of him chilling out in bed with the kitten laying on his chest.]

I do not see the resemblence at all.

[That-

That picture makes him pause. Again. And crouch by the door and just sit there for a moment because- everything about the picture is perfect. And he can't feel his legs.

He definitively didn't tear up. Nope. Not at all.]

Me either. Not a single thing matches me

[Translated: It matches me so much I can't get myself to move]

[Think of it this way: You can stay there, unable to move. Or, you can come cuddle this adorable kitten and him.

Just weighing out the options.]

How strange. I thought you would be here by now.

I'm at the door

[It's obvious which one he will pick, he just needed a moment.]

Ten minutes

[Or even less because yes he's warping all the way there.

When he gets there, he's just a bit out of breath and a ton of nerves for no reason. Giddiness? He slowly pushes the door open, peering around to make sure the cat doesn't run out.]

...Ezio?

[Show off.

The kitten in question was asleep on his chest, but it perks up the second it hears the new voice, clawing and climbing it's way upwards to bury it's self in Ezio's neck.]

Up here.

[So maybe he also puts his far too large hand over the kitten as if to soothe it, before saying quietly:]

It is alright. It is just your twin brother.

[Noctis makes a quick work of his shoes and follows the voice, easily finding Ezio, sprawled on the couch.

And he pauses. Again.]

H...hey...

[That's a kitten. A real kitten. He rubs at his cheek (to will the sting in his eyes away, he's not going to cry dammit!) and walks closer, taking a seat on the edge.]

Y-You got a feisty little guy, huh?

[Noctis you soft-hearted sweet summer child. He will both find it endearing that you are crying over a kitten and tease you unceasingly.

The second Noct dares to get too close to Ezio the kitten's head pops up, pushing himself up to stand on all fours.

And lets out the mightest squeak you have ever heard before running at top speed all the way down Ezio's chest and stomach before almost tumbling off.]

Something like that.

[You tease him too much and the cat will get all the attention.

...he just, wasn't allowed to have pets. Rules of the Citadel. Then the apartment complex didn't allow them either. And Umbra, Luna's dog, never stayed around. Noct's soul craves a pet- from cat to a dog to a fish. He'd take anything.]

Ah- watch it, little guy!

[Noctis catches the kitten before it can fall onto the floor after it slips off of Ezio's chest. With an almost impossible grin on his face, he huddles the kitten up against him, scratching behind its ear.]

[You mean it's not going to already? He's shocked.

His hand goes to catch the little thing, making it entirely obvious it's not the first time he's done something similar - and they've only been home an hour, at most, just long enough to get everything set up - but Noctis beats him to it.

There's a series of squeaks, the kitten wiggling about before realizing that hey, that ear scratching thing wasn't so bad. Maybe he liked this new person.]

He will need a name.

[It's hard to ignore amazing man sprawled on the couch like this.

The wriggling makes Noctis laugh and he shifts his hands to have a better hold on it.]

Huh? [Noctis looks up-] Ah, I'm not good at giving names.

[And he doesn't want to give something stupid to the kitten. His eyes dart between Ezio's face and the cat and smiles-]

You name it. After all, you saved it from the shelter.

[It's alright. He can share your attention with the kitten. There will be time enough later.]

Perhaps you are right. We do not need him ending up with a name like 'sweet potato'.

[He fears whatever nickname you're going to give him.]

Valentino.

[An Italian name. Of course. But- it sounds really good. It rings really good. Noct glances at the cat-]

I suppose you're Valentino now, and Italian, black cat.

And hey- [Noct points at him-] I got called 'Fishcakes' in return!

[He places the kitten back on Ezio's chest and then nudges his way to lay next to him sideways.]

[All of the males in his family have names that end in 'io'. Tradition or whatever.

He shifts a little, wrapping an arm around Noctis as he moves to lay next to him, while the other hand idly runs over the small kitten's head and down it's back.]

There are worse things you could be called.

[Silence. Dead. Silence.

And then:]

Puddle duck.

[That arm feels really nice. Secure. Noctis almost melts against Ezio as he holds him close. And kitten purring is just adding to it.

He almost dozes off.

But then-]

Pfff-ahahaha- what the hell?! [He almost chokes, needing some air-]

What the hell is that nickname? [He's almost crying.]

[He is trying so hard not to laugh right now. So hard.

Mostly because the kitten is finally asleep on his chest and he doesn't want the little thing to hate him because he disturbed it.]

You do not like it?

[Noctis doesn't move a lot himself because of the same reason, but he does shift his head to lean his chin on Ezio's shoulder.]

It's... different. Doesn't suit me.

Kiiiiinda terrible, [he chuckles.]

[That definitely makes it easier for him to lift his own head just enough to press and quick kiss to Noctis' lips before settling back down.]

Then I suppose I will have to call you bello instead.

[You- you can't just say things like that to him. Especially after a soft kiss like that. He buries his face back down against the shoulder, only his eyes visible.

He has to try and hide that blush somehow.]

I...I suppose bello is. It's fine. Yeah...

[You can try and hide it all you want, Noctis. He still knows it's there.]

That does not make it any better.

Game Inbox - Duplicity

He'll say nice things at your funeral

❤

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