Iggy, I am an idiot. [Said statement's punctuated by a repeated thumping. Ignis might be able to suss out that Prompto's banging his head against some surface or other.]
She wasn't upset, and I don't think she took it personally. It's just... [He sighs, stopping his head thumping. Ow, that's going to give him a headache later.] I've always wanted to be with someone, and then the chance finally came up and I totally blew it.
But I might disappear tomorrow. Or - or something could happen. Or I'm just nuts for not wanting to do it now! [He sighs again, a tad dramatic.] Twenty years of not even anyone batting an eyelash my way, and then I get sexually propositioned twice in a year's span. [A pause.] Not by the same person.
You have come more into your own these last couple years.
[He's super curious about who the other person is now. He'll have to remember to ask some other time.]
The truth is that any one of us could disappear, or meet an untimely end, that does not mean we should rush into a situation we haven't prepared for. The fact that you requested more time and she respected that is something to cherish. It says you've a relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
[Damn it Iggy, let him be unreasonably hard on himself about this!
But there is a little more to it than he's letting on. Ignis's counterargument leaves Prompto little room to say anything against it, aside from what's actually really bothering him about this. There's a stretch of silence before Prompto finally speaks again.]
It's the why I'm not ready that I think is getting me. I get what you're saying, but... [Boy this is going to turn into a much harder conversation.] You said I told you guys everything about my origins, right? So you know what I am. But Saoirse doesn't, and I don't know... I don't know if I should tell her, or how she'd react if I do.
[Ignis can understand where he's coming from, but he thinks that in order to have this conversation they would have to start by explaining things like cloning. She may not have the tools to understand the implications.
But then, she might just support Prompto unconditionally, and that would help him with his confidence.]
You are going to have to explain quite a bit to her, I'd imagine -
depending on how detailed you'd like to make it.
I doubt Thedas has a point of reference for the type of science involved in
your creation, but you might be able to explain it in terms of escaping a
terrible childhood. [He realizes he's probably coming off as a
little cold, as this version of Prompto hasn't had a lot of time to adjust
to him knowing the details, let alone having to explain it to anyone
else.]
I'll help you with the wording as much as I can, and I'll be here
afterwards if you need someone with whom to discuss the outcome.
That's what's hanging me up a bit. I mean, even I don't totally get how cloning works, let alone explaining it to someone from Thedas who doesn't even know what a laboratory is. [Well, not the kind of lab he's familiar with, anyway.] Gotta figure it out somehow.
[He sighs softly. But there's a smile with it.] Thanks, Iggy. I don't know how I'd do it without ya.
( everything is awful, a story told in seven parts. yet here is saoirse, trying to correct some of that awfulness and do something nice for someone she cares for even if she's still hiding away in starkhaven. and who better to help than a friend of prompto's from his home? )
Ignis? Hello, ah... it's Saoirse. ( it's clear, wherever she is, it is near the water. the sound of a rushing river, of crickets and frogs. ) You must forgive me for the lack of conversation we've shared since your arrival but I had a thought. One that I hope you might could help me with.
You are very kind. ( she muses, chuckling lightly. )
I thought of making something for Prompto. I've made him scarves, perhaps too many, so I thought I might try something simpler. Food for example. I know the sort of things that he eats here but I perhaps something inspired from home might be... well, nice.
You're in luck. I happen to know all of Prompto's favorite dishes.
I was the cuisinier for our group of friends. Part of that was nothing the Prompto's tastes. We may have to modify the recipes to suit the ingredients in this world.
Hey, Ignis! Have you heard about the negotiations that are gonna happen between Skyhold and Rifter representatives? They need one more and I thought you'd be great at diplomacy because of that Crownsguard-- or was it Kingsguard? Stuff you did back home. I put your name forward, but no pressure, dude. If you have an interest, though, there's a big discussion going on, and you should join in!
That was totally my plan! You know when we talked about football? I wanted to sorta form teams by reaching out to people on these crystals. But now I think I'm gonna do that and plan a mixer. Which is kinda terrifying because I shouldn't be put in charge of anything, really.
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crystal; sometime after his talk with Saoirse
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What happened?
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[Another heavy thump.]
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Of course I am!
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He seems to think over his words for a moment before he responds by asking a question,]
Does Saoirse strike you as the type of woman who would be upset that you weren't ready to take that step?
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[He's super curious about who the other person is now. He'll have to remember to ask some other time.]
The truth is that any one of us could disappear, or meet an untimely end, that does not mean we should rush into a situation we haven't prepared for. The fact that you requested more time and she respected that is something to cherish. It says you've a relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
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But there is a little more to it than he's letting on. Ignis's counterargument leaves Prompto little room to say anything against it, aside from what's actually really bothering him about this. There's a stretch of silence before Prompto finally speaks again.]
It's the why I'm not ready that I think is getting me. I get what you're saying, but... [Boy this is going to turn into a much harder conversation.] You said I told you guys everything about my origins, right? So you know what I am. But Saoirse doesn't, and I don't know... I don't know if I should tell her, or how she'd react if I do.
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But then, she might just support Prompto unconditionally, and that would help him with his confidence.]
I'll help you, if you'd like.
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You are going to have to explain quite a bit to her, I'd imagine - depending on how detailed you'd like to make it.
I doubt Thedas has a point of reference for the type of science involved in your creation, but you might be able to explain it in terms of escaping a terrible childhood. [He realizes he's probably coming off as a little cold, as this version of Prompto hasn't had a lot of time to adjust to him knowing the details, let alone having to explain it to anyone else.]
I'll help you with the wording as much as I can, and I'll be here afterwards if you need someone with whom to discuss the outcome.
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[He sighs softly. But there's a smile with it.] Thanks, Iggy. I don't know how I'd do it without ya.
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Though it never hurts to have the help of one's friends.
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crystal;
Ignis? Hello, ah... it's Saoirse. ( it's clear, wherever she is, it is near the water. the sound of a rushing river, of crickets and frogs. ) You must forgive me for the lack of conversation we've shared since your arrival but I had a thought. One that I hope you might could help me with.
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Share the thought, and I'll see what I can do.
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I thought of making something for Prompto. I've made him scarves, perhaps too many, so I thought I might try something simpler. Food for example. I know the sort of things that he eats here but I perhaps something inspired from home might be... well, nice.
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I was the cuisinier for our group of friends. Part of that was nothing the Prompto's tastes. We may have to modify the recipes to suit the ingredients in this world.
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Would you like some help?
{ sending crystal }
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We should plan some sort of meet and greet. A bit of camaraderie never hurt.
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I can aid you, if you wish.
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