#( au where the leviathan stuff happens earlier so luna can join the party

[sylleblosscm]

@intxlligibility x

There is a chill in the Altissian air, dampening the celebratory spirit that still lingers from the Tidemother’s awakening. The city is battered, but she is not destroyed. 

 Tomorrow, the Oracle will leave this place, freer than she’s ever been. Accompanying Noctis and his retinue to complete the final gauntlet awaiting them in Lucis before venturing on to retrieve the Crystal. But heavy weighs her heart, the beat of it echoing far too loudly in her chest. Leviathan has taken her toll upon Lunafreya’s flesh, as will, unboutedly, the remaining Astrals. Though there is not a doubt in her mind Noctis will rid the darkness from their star, she likely will not live to see it. And she cannot bear to tell him. 

 Luna shrinks further into the warmth of her shawl as a violent shiver wracks her body. Footfalls break her reverie and she turns to greet their source. ❝Good evening, Ignis.❞

 She does not ask why he is not resting. Through Noctis, she has come to know the man before her well. Anticipating every solution before the problem arises. Much like her, he is oft preoccupied with the wellbeing of others. So to her, the answer is obvious: tomorrow, Noctis’ arduous journey continues. And, like her, he is worried for the Prince’s wellbeing. 

 Instead, she says: ❝This city is beautiful, is it not? We would do well to savour the sight while we can.❞