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[drunktexting]

the drill, etc.

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5.

[regisrex]

More or less. But you can make a difference, anyway.

[thenightsky]

It doesn't feel like any of this is doing any good.

It feels like things are getting worse.

[regisrex]

Sometimes, one of us can turn the tide.

Sometimes, all we can do is hold it back so long as we can, to let as many people as possible get away.

It is always up to you whether you attempt it or not, of course.

[thenightsky]

What if I can't hold it back though? What if I'm not the right person for this.

What if I fail?

[regisrex]

You will have tried. With all that you have, you will have tried. With all the might of the kings in your blood, you will have tried. With all of the fire in your blood, with all the strength of the star-lit night, with all of the brightness of the dawn, you will have tried.

I know that even if you fail, you will not have done less than all that you could.

There would be no shame. The Six will have to find someone else to stand for the light on Eos, if you fail.

I will be proud of you.

[thenightsky]

[Noctis doesn't respond. At least not through text. He can't bring himself to type out what he wants to say because that wouldn't--he's not sure he could get it all out like that. And even though he's pretty sure his voice is going to break when he tries to talk and he's going to get choked up, he presses the call button and puts his phone to his ear.

As soon as Regis answers Noctis lets out a breath, eyes closing as he slides his free hand into his hair and grips it tightly.]

I'm sorry, dad...I'm sorry for not being as strong as I should be. I--I'm sorry.

[regisrex]

ooc: All aboard the emotions train!