✤ II. (VOICE;)

[kingslight]

[How long has it been since the former King of Light last addressed the public at large? Too long. Regis had resigned himself to silence when this fiasco begun and held steadfast to his silence until now. For those who know of him and remember the Caelum, Regis isn't the type to speak much in regards to the matters of Hadriel. He's not king here. It would make no sense for him to speak since this is not his kingdom nor his subjects but many of the people here, he deems as friends. They are friends and colleagues he's come to respect over the long months, many of which he honestly cherish like members of his own family.

That's why he speaks after holding onto his silence for so long. He knows he must do so in hopes of warding the chaos that is bound to brew. Unfortunately, this might spark quite the debate.]

Do not be so quick to cut off your noses in spite of your face. [His tone is stern and sincere without a hint of mirth.] Your desperation will lead you to sorrow if you act with haste.

We mustn't fall prey to their schemes. If they seek a life, let them take it. We are not mere pawns to used as butchers.

[He's being quite cryptic & vague for a reason. Be mindful in how you answer. Regis is aware that certain 'people' might be listening.]

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[noctyourking]

[ He's sitting with his hands on the communicator, his elbows to his knees, and his head lowers to the device. His eyes shut tightly and he slowly shakes his head, rubbing his forehead against the device. Emotion swells inside of him. ]

... Dad.

[ He huffs and tears squeeze their way out from his lashes. That was his good as well. ] I.. don't want to leave if you are here. I'm af.. afraid to leave.. you. I can't leave you... again...

[kingslight]

[Regis cannot help but chuckle quietly. Has he accidentally moved his poor son to tears with that truth? That wasn't his intention but Noctis isn't the only one brought to tears.]

Nor do I but wish not to hinder you, Noct. If there's a better place, a safer place for us weary Caelums; then I would gladly follow.

[noctyourking]

I swear.. I will do whatever I can.. whatever I need to.. to stay here beside you and not abandon you.

[ He was so ashamed and those feelings rushed up inside of him once again, despite it being ten years ago, the wound was tinder and fresh. When he found out what happened after he left Insomnia it nearly crushed him..

maybe that bit of him that was still crushed had not yet healed either. ] And if I do leave... you better damn well follow.... [ He chokes out. ]

[kingslight]

What a kingly decree.

[Regis is smiling as he chuckles some more. His attempt to keep the tears at bay working for now. There's some humor to be had in such sorrow.] I see you've begun to wear my crown, young king.

I dare say I would proudly follow the last king of my line into hell and beyond without the slightest of hesitation.

[noctyourking]

[ Just as he was trying to drown the sorrow with some humor his pops had to bring it back in with that stabbing kindness. He missed this man, he missed the comfort he brought. No matter how upset or lonely he was as a boy, he could always feel his father with him. Either in his dreams with his friend to protect him, Carbuncle, or in the Regalia. ]

... Hmph. [ He shakes his head again and chuckles before the device lowers in one hand and the other hand wipes at his eyes. ] Well, ... [ Oh, he's not clever with words, not half as witty as Ignis or Prompto, or even remotely tactful as Gladio (yes, the man was tactful when he wanted to be!) Noctis was a mess of emotion and stuck feelings at the tip of his tongue. ]