zack-fair-vii:

noctisluciscaelumffxv:

“I know.. and thanks, for sticking around by the way. Not that you know where you are or anything but, you could’ve left ages ago, you know that right? Anyway.. again, thanks. Really” He rolled over so he was also on his back next to the soldier.

“I know, I’m a royal pain in the ass right. I do work hard, I just.. feel like a failure. I never have anyone I can unload stuff onto either, no one ever listens. If I talk to the staff they’ll think I’m crazy, and they make excuses to get away.. I don’t know, is it me?”

Geesh Noctis, give the guy a break, maybe not make it all about you. For once..

“I haven’t done anything to deserve your thanks ya’ know..” He trailed off, chuckling just a bit at the young princes blatant statements. Simply listening to the princes troubles, and not thinking much on why. It’s not like he’d get anything in return but - it was just how Zack was. He saw no reason to not listen, and relieve the burden others tended to carry unnoticed on their back. Weighing them down when they should be able to stand up strong. 

“A failure? Ya’ should check on that, ya’ know. I’m pretty sure little to no one thinks a ya’ that way, mr prince. Not to mention that ya’ should actually talk things out to people more - for your own sake. It could hit ya’ hard in the long run.” 

“You’ve listened to me.. That deserves a thanks” he nodded. “But.. I never get any praise, nor does anyone show appreciation, so how do I know what I’m doing wrong or right?” he sighed. “Still I wish I could get away from here. Not tell father, just go somewhere for the day. This kingdom is huge, but I’ve explored it so many times, I could give ya directions in my sleep” he half laughed, now turning over to look at the soldier, staring at his facial features.