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I thought it might help

Who; Nida

faithfulsupport for the first part, but then OPEN And Please feel free to set a prompt for Nida as well if wanted!
What; Discussion for Autumn wedding plans
Where; Their place
When; Before the plants invade
Warnings; None, will change if necessary

For Nida -

Today was a day that they both had off, so after breakfast, Ignis had cleaned up and got some coffee brewing. He had made quite the list in preparation for their joint meeting today and he kept having the sense of time ticking until they exchanged vows.

Clothing was sorted, food was still up in the air on some things but Ignis could whip up a lot of things in a hurry. The guest list was still to be determined, though they had spoken about a place to hold the wedding. Hopefully, the weather would cooperate and they could marry outside. But as to who was going to marry them, that was a thing that they needed to discuss too. And Ignis needed to clarify their theme and colours.

Outside - OTA

Ignis is walking around outside and is watching a few of the leaves fall. A few are turning colours and it marks the passage of time to him that he's been here almost a year. It's really strange to think about how simply landing in another world has completely changed said world. So he can be found looking at some trees just beyond a park bench. And as yet another leaf falls he smiles.

"It's quite the lovely time of year isn't it?"

Wildcard - OTA

[Feel free to make something up, I'm game! Nida is available for prompts too!]

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"There will be plenty of sunshine as well." Ignis replied smoothly. There was a slight smile on his face too as he said that. It would be nice to see the boy enjoy the sunshine. But the smile turned to concern and he nodded to the question. "So that is all there is to your wardrobe is it?" His tone was careful because he didn't want to seem as if he was judging the boy at all.

However, if clothing was needed, he had a particular man in mind for the job. And of course Ignis would be willing to pay to properly outfit the lad.

Mono’s expression did lighten at that. Perhaps it was a bit obvious, but he didn’t like the idea of being stuck in a whole season of weather like the Pale’ City’s. “I guess that’s okay then, as long as there’s still some good weather to have fun in.” He moved back over to the tree to look up curiously at the leves, squinting a bit as he tried to see if there were other yellow and green leaves.

Ignis’ caution over making it sound like he was judging the kid about his clothing was smart, Mono already felt a bit weird based on some things that were common in his world… Turning back to the man he nodded. “Yeah, that’s all I had when I came here. I had a few other hats! But I think they fell outa my pockets when I was running away from someone before I got here.”

Though, the boy smiled excitedly as he thought of something he could be rather proud to tell Ignis about. “But I got a job!! I’m gonna run messages for people, and my new boss says he’s gonna get me shoes for it.” Mono had never been able to get shoes before, even scrounging around empty apartments in the pale city had never yielded any pairs that fit properly.

But the boy definitely could use some clothes that didn’t look like they were covered in dirt or who knew what else. His trench coat had seen better days, even if he was very attached to it.

The advisor smiled at hearing Mono's enthusiasm for nicer days. It would be nice to see the boy outside being a kid and hopefully this world would give him more of a break and nice days to look forward instead of the terrors that had plagued this place at other times. These were things that Noct wasn't really allowed to do as a child and it was relaxing in some odd ways to see others get the childhood that His Majesty didn't get to have.

He himself didn't get a childhood because he was busy keeping Noctis out of trouble and studying, but that wasn't a thought that passed through his head.

But at Mono's answer, the advisor nodded. He had to be careful here and he knew that so he knelt to the other's level. "Well, what say you to getting more hats?" And before he got an answer, Ignis got the news about how the other had a job. And fortunately he was so "Well in that case, a proper messenger should have more clothing and mayhaps more than one pair of shoes."

Admittedly… If Mono ever went home, he would lose that childhood quite soon after he went back. Not that it had been much of a childhood before, and Mono didn’t really know any of that… It was a sad cycle that he was trapped in.

So this? This was definitely something to enjoy and support. The kid needed it, and more.

Mono didn’t quite get that Ignis was offering him the things he needed, though. The man would have to be a little more clear on that matter, since the kid really didn’t know what to expect from people around him. “Yeah, I think you’re right. I’m kinda nervous to carry messages to the fancier businesses and stuff… I kinda don’t look like I fit in there. I just don’t know how to go about getting more clothes and stuff. Especially before I start… They’re expensive!”

That was the cue he'd been waiting on so he smiled. "Well I suppose it just so happens that I know someone that might be able to help us out. We can go by the businesses and see what the attire is and we can take that right to a shop I know who can get you the new clothes that will be required, along with some hats, shoes and perhaps anything else you require."

He paused, trying to mentally picture this boy in the clothing he himself wore as a boy.

"But if it's money you're worried about, you needn't be. I will take care of that detail for you."

In his mind children shouldn't worry about finances.

“Really?” Mono looked up at Ignis rather hopefully. There was something intimidating about going into the stores himself, for the same reason that carrying messages to them was. He was quite aware of how he looked, after all. The kid had already felt self-conscious in the post-apocalyptic hell-scape he came from. So being in a world full of very nice, normal, and well-dressed people could be quite difficult for him at times. “That would really help! They might not think I’m gonna make a mess of things or steal something if I got someone with me.” Because, unfortunately, he really looked the part of a street kid.

Children should definitely not need to worry about finances, but Mono didn’t know that. In his world, currency wasn’t really a thing anymore… Nor were children living in happy families where they were provided for. They fended for themselves, because adults were no longer what they once were. No one really even worked anymore, and the few that did were just… seeming to go through the motions in a warped mimicry of the job. “What? But… Um… Don’t you gotta save money for stuff? You already feed me, Mr. Ignis…! And I’m kinda just a random kid, right?”

Ignis just smiled as Mono seemed to be pretty happy with the way that things were turning out. It was something he'd told Noct once about protecting people. Well the people back home had been a part of the Lucian kingdom. And while Mono or anyone else might not be from there, it made sense in his head to at least try to assist the people that he could. Of course should any of the lads from home find out he'd deny it. But it was something that Nida had sparked though Ignis hadn't mentioned that part to his beloved either.

"Well after we get you a good solid wardrobe I'm sure they will simply think of you as one of their own of sorts." And if not, they'd answer to Ignis, but he didn't say anything about that.

But the advisor shook his head, trying to allay the lad's fears. "I am the one offering Mono. There are no strings, no favours or paybacks are required. And while you may be as you say 'a random kid', acts of kindness never go out of style." Another smile was leveled at the boy. "And who knows? Maybe one day you yourself can do a favour for someone else here. I believe the expression is 'paying it forward' as it were."

“You really think so?” He tilted his head a little. He really liked the sound of that. Feeling weird compared to everyone else based on what was ‘normal’ to him compared to everyone else was hard enough, but the knowledge that people who did notice him might not want him around based on his grubby appearance had added to that quite a bit. The kid had a lot of unfortunate experience with being chased upon sight, and he didn’t like feeling like it might happen here… Even if it was unlikely to end in the ways it had back in his world. “I don’t mind sneaking around all the time, it’s easy… But I know it’ll be easier to do my job if I fit better.”

So he listened a little more to Ignis’ offer. It still felt weird to him to think about accepting it… “Um… I dunno, I guess…” But Ignis was definitely a more honest sort of adult. Surely the man meant what he said about no strings or expectations that might come back to bite him later. And… Well, his soon-to-be-boss had explained things recently in a way that kind of made sense when it came to adults insisting on helping out kids here compared to where he was from. So it made him a little more hesitant to give a flat ‘no’ on the matter. He liked Ignis, and did not want him to feel bad for not letting him do this… “I guess if you’re really sure…? And I like to do favours for people… So I think I could manage that!” He responded finally with a small nod.

“I like to watch for people who need help in the market sometimes… There was a nice man who got his money stolen last week! I got it back for him though.” That had been one of the more exciting incidents he’d gotten to help out with of late.

"That's the spirit." Ignis replied encouragingly. Maybe it was vastly different for Mono in his world and of course he could go on sneaking as long as Ignis didn't catch him. If he did, he'd be making things right, much as he tried to when dealing with the whole issue, though of course he understood hunger and not seeing a proper way to go about something at first. "And if you do a good enough job, you may find yourself with another job." And perhaps another employer, but he didn't get into that.

"I'm quite certain." came the answer. He realized Mono wasn't expecting anything and the lads back home might wonder what came over their beloved frugal advisor if they knew. Still, none of them were present and Ignis was well known for doing his own thing if he was certain he was right. And no one dared to gainsay him. But for now he smiled at the wee lad as the other thought the offer over and decided that he too could do favours for others.

At the news of the market happenings, Ignis nodded. "Well then I see that you have quite a good idea as to what needs to be done already, so you should have no issues going forward."

And all of that proved Mono had a good heart.

Vastly different was probably a good assumption, and perhaps one day Mono would open up to Ignis about that… It just took a little time with him, or for someone to say something that he could relate to enough to feel comfortable in speaking on a subject. But for now, the odd vague comment or accidental slip when the kid didn’t realize something wasn’t normal was about the best that could be hoped for.

Well, if Ignis was certain… Then Mono couldn’t really argue further on the subject. “Um…” He supposed he should say something to that, and the kid fidgeted since he wasn’t sure what to say other than, “Thank you, Mr. Ignis.” He would do his very best to help people and to do a good job at work to make sure that the help the man provided wasn’t wasted on him.

He did, however, realize that maybe he should be careful about what he got for clothes. If people were going to be nice to him like that, he could at least save some of their trouble by making sure they didn’t buy him a thing he didn’t need. “I don’t think I need a winter jacket and gloves, though. My boss person, Tommy, said that I’ll have one for work when the winter happens!”

Does Mono know that Ignis knows Tommy? No, no, he does not.

The silence at first had to be the boy thinking the offer over. And he waited patiently while it was considered. But if the answer was no he wouldn't push because that wasn't who he was.

Finally though he got an answer and the advisor nodded. "We can go whenever you're ready and I can let the gentleman know ahead of time that we're coming." He was definitely stopping by the shop to inform Rhy that he might have a small customer coming in needing a whole lot of clothes.

Green eyes then lit up in surprise at hearing Tommy would be providing for the boy as well and he smiled. "Well in that case, we shan't overstep our bounds." And he was so highly amused at hearing about Tommy being a boss.

Mono nodded at the suggestion. He didn’t really know what went into making clothes, but he imagined it was probably a lot of work… So letting the person know ahead of time was probably smart. Though he would be quite pleased to know it was the nice man he’d helped in the market, that would definitely help with some of his anxiety at interacting with strange adults. “Okay! Um… I’m kinda free whenever, unless I have work stuff!”

The kid fussed with the brim of his hat a bit, “So I guess it’s probably better to do it whenever you got time. I think you’re probably a busier person than me.” He added with a thoughtful tilt of his head. Most of his time was spent following people or exploring after all, it wasn’t as though the kid had much structure to his days. At least having a job would help with that a little.

"That's quite a good attitude." Ignis replied, pretty impressed with the boy already. Sure this one didn't even have a job yet but still with his willingness to sit and want to make sure he wasn't at work was quite wonderful to see. Though he did wonder if perhaps the lad was too small to take it all so seriously.

His own circumstances had been unique but he didn't want to think on that point much at all. Still, he tried to come up with something that might work for the both of them.

"Well how about tomorrow or is that perhaps too soon?"

Mono wasn’t sure if it was a good attitude or not. He was just very observant, and he had a lot of time on his hands when it came to finding out what people spent most of their time doing. He had observed most adults were pretty busy, and the whole making money thing seemed pretty important to keep up with in this place.

The question gets a small pause, “Umm…” Mono hummed a little, as though he had a schedule to worry about. He didn’t of course, and would likely not until Tommy had everything ready. Mono was also pretty sure that Illyana was still too busy to take him to see that Limbo place, so his day was quite free as usual. “I don’t got anything to do yet… I don’t think so, anyway. Aside from maybe checking the market around lunchtime to make sure someone got their stuff okay.” You know, just in case Mr. Rhy got his money stolen again. Plus, the snacks the man shared with him were good. “So tomorrow should be okay?”

He smiled with a nod. "Then it's settled. We'll meet in the morning at your place, and we'll get you fitted. After that I'll take you to lunch and the rest of the day is yours. Does that sound like a deal?" Hopefully Rhy would be able to work his magic and the lad would be have a good outfit or two ready by the time he started work. And the rest he would get in due time.

Which too should include an outfit for the wedding, but that he would need to talk to Nida and Rhy with. That of course didn't include mentioning the invite to the lad, but Ignis figured he had overwhelmed the boy enough with the things he wanted to get for him to ensure he had what he needed.

Even if he was a little worried about what went into getting ‘fitted’ for clothing, and what that might involve, the prospect of lunch and his afternoon to run around made up for that. Plus, Mono didn’t want to seem difficult or like he didn’t appreciate what Ignis was going to help him with, even if he had been starting to understand this was supposed to be normal for kids. “It’s a deal, Mr. Ignis! I’ll wait outside the building for when you’re ready.” He finally responded with a serious little nod.

It was probably smart to not throw too many ideas at the child, anyway. Understanding was one thing. Adjusting another. Plus, the child was finally making up his mind to meet Nida himself, and who knew what would come of that.

He wasn't sure if he was encroaching on the other's time and didn't want to take it up though he was pretty pleased that he'd gotten this far. Best not to push his luck. "Alright. One more question before I go and leave you to the rest of your day."

He couldn't help but smile at how the boy had come so far with him. But he simply let the smile show and crouched down to the other's height. "My last question is wishing to know you if you've eaten today."

Obviously he had every intention of feeding the boy if necessary or if the other needed more food in the mean time. But other than that, he tried to stay out of Mono's way so that he could do things on his own. He just hoped that in an emergency (or even non emergency) that if it came down to it, the boy would know to come running to him.

The question shouldn’t come to him as a surprise, considering it was Ignis who was asking, but he does take a moment to think about when he last ate. “I ate breakfast early this morning? I figured out how to heat up the leftovers from what you gave me last time in the box thing!” Using the small, mysterious appliances in the apartments was a hit and miss kind of thing for Mono… But he liked to think he was doing alright, and getting to eat meals hot instead of cold was pretty great.

His stomach did grumble though at the thought of food. It had been a while since breakfast… And he’d been running around a lot.

"I'm glad to hear that you've learned how to heat things up." There was a proud tone in Ignis' voice, he just wasn't sure he should say such a thing because the boy might be embarrassed about it.

But then he heard the rumbling tummy and he smiled. "Sounds as if your stomach is reminding you to eat again." So he stood up to his full height. "Then what do you say to my treating you to lunch? And afterwards I will leave you until tomorrow morning so we can get you some work clothing?"

Edited 2021-09-15 03:33 (UTC)

The tone alone was enough to bring a smile to the kid’s face. He did, after all, like the idea of making people proud of him. It was something that he’d never really done before, so it was a new feeling. He just might not have been able to figure out how to express that himself yet…

The comment about his grumbly stomach gets an awkward little tilt of his head as he pulled the brim of his hat down even further. “Yeah, I guess it is. I kinda forgot to go back for more.” And the boy was still getting used to the fact that he had good, fresh food so readily available to him compared to his world. It was easy to forget that he could just seek someone out or run inside and grab some leftovers until he was actually in the apartment. But the offer is definitely welcome, “Okay! Thanks Mr. Ignis.”

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