lifeaftr | Ruins Mingle Log!

Who: Newt Geiszler

ohnehalfte and EVERYONE
What: So a bunch of people headed up towards the ruins, so they've got to all run into each other and start to congregate, right???
When: Evening of the mingle log and onwardish.
Where: The Ruins
Warnings: Um...same as the mingle log?

The beach curves up a gentle slope until it meets forest, some manner of building visible through the trees. Further exploration of this area will reveal a dilapidated building of sorts; the architecture is indiscernible to even the most skilled eye. Despite looking as if it has seen better days, there are areas that offer some form of shelter...and who knows what else. Just because it appears uninhabited doesn’t mean you won’t wind up pleasantly, or unpleasantly, surprised.

[ooc: Hey y'all! I thought this might be a good place to start getting larger groups of characters together to do some exploring, settling down, banding together and figuring out rations, etc. Feel free to throw up any threads of your own for specific things like exploration groups, a gathering in the entrance hall, whatever strikes your fancy or that you think your character would organize. Have a party!

Edit: Additionally, there is now an OOC Post for those that want to handwave their character signing up for ruin exploration]

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Maybe we can set up stops around the island for people. So if someone gets stuck out when the night falls, they'll have someplace close they can go to for the night.

[Really, he was babbling to push away what he was truly thinking about. It was a long term plan, considering they would likely be attempting to leave as soon as possible. That was something he and Ignis were probably on a different page on, though. Ignis had always been focused on duty. Prompto just sort of ended up with them because he was a friend. Noctis' mission was important, Prompto wouldn't deny that, but he was more willing to get distracted.

If Ignis was really the hardass he mistook him for when they first met they would have likely bumped heads over that a lot more. He shifted in place, and considered taking his hand back as he moved, but somehow...

With a sigh, he let go. But a moment later he scooted closer to Ignis as he adjusted.]

Is it... wrong that I don't mind being here that much? I was still trying to get back to you guys back home, and I didn't know how far ahead you'd gotten, or if anything had happened...

[He knew he was supposed to be helping on their mission, but he was just happy here with them. Even if they were down one. Somehow, he knew Gladio would pop up. Ignis and Gladio were easily the ones to least worry about if they got separated - though that status had changed for Ignis now.]

Yes. Think of it as creating a string of Havens. We don't have the kind of magic needed to create protective runes, so we will have to do it the old fashioned way. Once those areas are set, we can stock them with basic supplies.

[When Prompto asks his question, Ignis almost wishes the blonde had not let go of his hand, even as he logically realizes it may be for the best considering the conflicted state said question leaves him in.

Hands folded in front of him, the advisor turns his head toward the fire, imaging how the flames must flicker as he chases ideas around in his own mind.]

I can't find fault with anyone who fears what unknown lies before them, especially when they are having to face it alone for who knows how long. Nothing about our journey has been easy and we are all tired. Relying on each other is the only reason we have made it so far. We should get back as soon as we can, but as long as Noct is here, I would rather we be here with him than anywhere else.

[There. Will Prompto notice that Ignis didn't really answer one way or another if he thought it was wrong to want to stay? He really doesn't know how he feels on the topic aside from not wanting Noctis to be alone facing whatever it is he has to face wherever he's facing it. If being here also gives him time to work out being blind, isn't that for the best? Maybe it will help avoid some of the tension and unease Prompto mentioned his disability causing. Wouldn't that be a good thing? Something to make them stronger down the road? He just needs time to get back to normal--back to a place where no one has to waste their limited energy worrying about him.]

[Exactly what he was thinking. They'd used havens so often when they were away from towns. He'd feel better with something similar around.]

Yeah. I still can't get over the 'no daemons' thing. [They'd been running from them for so long.] But... even if this place turns out to be nice, I know we have to go back. Iris and Aranea and Cindy and everyone are waiting for us. [And it wasn't fair to leave them behind with the world like it was. If only they could somehow pull everyone out of that.]

[Hesitantly.]

But... While we're stuck here and there's nothing we can do, we might as well enjoy it, right?

[Since it was out of their hands. Though he felt guilty about it.]

[Despite his worries, Ignis can't hold back the small smile that curls his lips at the blonde's tentative question.]

Prompto, are you really asking my permission to enjoy yourself should the opportunity arise?

[His tone is light and joking, but even so Ignis has a feeling that deep down, the usually cheerful boy really needs some kind of confirmation it's okay to feel happy or even have fun while they are trapped here. It's why he doesn't wait long before continuing.]

Look at this as a detour. Getting to our destination may take longer and we may run into frustrations we wouldn't have otherwise, but we will eventually get to where we are suppose to be. If we have fun or learn something of value along the way, then all the better.

[Maybe he was. As usual, Ignis seemed to know what to say. It didn't mean Prompto wouldn't have any bouts of guilt in the future when he thought of where they left everyone else, but hearing Ignis reassured him.

He plopped a hand on his shoulder.]

Thanks, Iggy.

[At least here they were, and they'd face these things together.]

Hey... Is there anything I can do to help?

[Ignis rests a hand over Prompto's, giving it a gentle squeeze.]

You're quite welcome. There is something you can do for me if you wish to.

[Keeping the blonde occupied seems like a good idea right now. It will keep his mind from straying into thoughts best left alone.]

Talk to the others here. Lets find out if they have anything that may help us improve the meal I'm putting together. Of course, you can let them know they are free to share whatever I whip up should they contribute.

[Squeezing him back, Prompto used Ignis' shoulder to push himself up.]

Sure, I'm on it! There's bound to be a ton of stuff. Just, call me if you need anything!

[There was a small hop to his step as he went back into his normal mode. So long as he had something to focus on, some way he could be helping, he could at least pretend things were all fine. He was a little nervous about talking to all of these people, but they were just as stranded as he and Iggy were.

With that, he jogged off to see what he could manage to get done.]

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