I thought it might help

[faithfulsupport]

Who; Nida skyward_eyes & Ignis 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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[skyward_eyes]

Oh what a delight to know. Nida liked that idea, that his lover thought about what might be the best for him. He never stopped being flattered by the idea that someone cared about him, put him ahead of other things, cared about him. Loved him.

Fuck it was so good to matter to someone.

"I've had reasons not to. I'm trying to be better than I was, I don't want to become the man I was before here, before you."

[faithfulsupport]

"Nida.." Ignis replied a little worriedly. But then he quieted down. He could well understand why the other was saying what he was. And of course Ignis recalled how he'd tried to take the other out to dinner that night at the tavern, believing the man wasn't going in due to not having any currency.

And then he realized once he was told and Ignis had tried to give back that bit of coin. Soon after the advisor offered to cook for the man and Nida in turn offered to clean. And that led to other events.

So he gently squeezed the hand in his and locked eyes when he got a chance. "And I don't believe I ever expressed to you how much I admire your willpower in overcoming your past."

[skyward_eyes]

"Admire my willpower?" Nida asked, shocked as he looked to Ignis. Was that really a thing his lover had said?

"I... didn't have a lot of choice I guess. My friends, my family in the last world, they worked hard to get back back under control of my own life. Twice. I won't disrespect them or you by failing again. I refuse to fail you."

And there was a lot more hanging this time. He didn't want his to-be-husband to leave him for his failure. He would deserve it.

"I'm... trying to be the best version of myself that isn't the wreck or the soldier. It's the best I can aim for. So I had to change myself. Caelan helped for a time. He was the first person I admitted my weakness to here. I would go into his place on hard nights and he'd be there, he'd give me spiced cider instead of anything else, to keep me on the straight and narrow."

[faithfulsupport]

For a moment Ignis wondered if he'd said the wrong thing. But it had been a thought for a long time, and he felt bad that he was only now mentioning it. Yet despite that he tried to smile at Nida with a slight nod. "Yes, and I do realize that kind of change can't be easy at all. But you've risen to the challenge."

So when Nida stated that he didn't want to fail Ignis, he couldn't help but be really touched and so gently squeezed the hand in his again.

And this was the first that he learned of the Spiced Cider. "Well if drinking that was what helped you, I will make sure we have some at the Lodge for you." Of course he was going to have to get his hands on a recipe and maybe investigate and research this drink, but that he could certainly do. And if he had that there, maybe that would encourage his mate to show up.

[skyward_eyes]

"It was less that it helped me and more that it meant I could have a nightcap with a friend that wasn't caffeinated, and not feel like my condition made his life less comfortable," Nida answered, smiling to himself. "It's nice to feel like I'm part of the gathering and fun, but not beholden to consume the thing I can't trust myself with. My... You haven't seen me in the depths of my grief. I never want you to."

He had seen the marks it had left on Nida, though. The scars that he didn't hide as much now, not around Ignis. One admission was enough to earn freedom of access and evaluation.

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis nodded as Nida explained a little more. "If it helped you, then I don't see why we can't have that at the Lodge. After all, it may help someone else trying to recover as you have been." But his other serious thoughts just flittered away like butterflies when he saw that smile on his fiancée's face.

However, the last comment had the advisor shake his head. "You know, you're always more than welcome to share your sorrow and grief. Even if it's from something that pained you in the past, I would like to at least listen if you're ever up to it." He gently squeezed the hand in his again to convey his sincerity. He'd give hugs and even hold the man if he felt like screaming or crying.

"However, that's completely your call of course."

[skyward_eyes]

More like it would be a better thing to serve to those who might be too young, or too drunk, for alcohol to be a good choice.

"I've... told you before. And I've put it behind me. Or tried to. I don't want to touch it again, I don't want to be that bad."

So he intended to just keep going on with the happy life he'd found here.

[faithfulsupport]

Minors are only allowed access to juice or water. It wasn't much of a thing when he first started, but as he'd told Llewellyn, some of the orphans started coming in, that's when he'd had to make that rule. And he was thinking on expanding the Lodge to give them shelter for the night, that he also told the detective.

"Alright." Ignis replied with a small sigh. All he could do was be there for Nida in case the topic came up again and of course he would be supportive. It was all that he could do really.

[skyward_eyes]

"I'm sorry," Nida sighed, shaking his head. His free hand worried at his bracelet at his wrist. This was all a mess.

"And thank you."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis noticed what Nida was doing with the bracelet and stopped a moment. "You've no need to apologize." And his green eyes tried to catch the other's gaze, confused as to what was going on. "And you've no need to thank me."

He somehow felt completely lost here.

[skyward_eyes]

Yes, he supposed he didn't have to thank someone. Nida licked his lips and settled back down. His fingers let the bracelet go at that point. Okay.

"Maybe one day. When I'm more ready."

[faithfulsupport]

"When you're more ready.." Ignis echoed softly. But then he shook his head and was mindful of a chirping Hibiscus as he took both of Nida's hands in his. "Do you perhaps need more time? We don't need to get married soon if you want more time to get to know and trust me."

He himself didn't want to cancel anything, but this wasn't about him and what he wanted. This was about Nida's needs.

[skyward_eyes]

What? Is he crazy? Nida looked horrified.

"Do you not want me as I am?"

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis shook his head at the horrified expression.

"I never said that, and of course I want you as you are. I was simply wanting to see if you wanted to give us more time. And while I've no wish to cancel our wedding, I didn't want to be so selfish if thing were seeming to go too fast."

[skyward_eyes]

Seriously?

"I asked you," Nida said. "If you want to slow down, fine. But I don't. I want this."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis sighed and wondering how a matter of trying to be courteous, polite and understanding were turning on its proverbial head. But he let go of Nida's hands and closed his eyes for a moment before reopening them.

"Darling I'm sorry to have upset you as I have. It wasn't my intention at all. But if you wish to go ahead with our wedding, I wish to as well."

[skyward_eyes]

"Hey, hold this for a second," Nida said, offering Hibiscus's leash over to his lover. And, if Ignis took it, the man was in for quite a statement of desire.

He was going to get picked up into Nida's arms. Possessiveness, thy name is Nida.

[faithfulsupport]

For a moment Ignis was just totally confused. He wasn't sure as to why Nida was handing him the leash although he did take it. The chocobo chick seemed pretty oblivious, pecking at the ground and just generally enjoying itself it seemed.

But then Nida scooped him up which was unexpected. However Ignis quickly adjusted and put his arms around the man with a smile on his face.

[skyward_eyes]

At least the leash was long enough for this. Nida smiled warmly at his lover. Come on, man.

"I'm marrying you. I want to stand in front of the people I care for and take you as my husband. I want to be Nida Scientia and belong to you."

[faithfulsupport]

The words were so very touching and moving and he tried to force himself to maintain his composure. He never imagined he'd ever sentiments such as he was hearing in regards to himself.

"And you will darling." Ignis replied, reaching over to give Nida's cheek a gentle kiss.

[skyward_eyes]

Well, there's the mood saved, and Nida grinning.

"Glad to hear it, beloved. I shall take pride in being your partner."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis smiled, feeling relieved that whatever course they had been on before had now adjusted itself accordingly.

"As I shall take pride in being yours."

[skyward_eyes]

Pride in being his. In belonging to him, with him. This was so much, and his heart ached and yet swelled with his love and his hope. Someone to want him and to be with him.

"I shall be the best spouse I can. Though I admit, I've never seen a happy relationship or marriage. So We're going to have to try things out."

[faithfulsupport]

Ignis shook his head. "I've no doubt you'll do your very best darling. But I haven't seen one either, so I'm going to learn right along with you." And then he gave Nida a kiss on the cheek for added emphasis to his point.

[skyward_eyes]

Wait, the man hadn't seen them?

"The King, the one who raised you, he wasn't married?"

Well he hadn't known that.