Backdated Fiddlesticks 1- Late/ Video

[bethereprompto]

[Prompto's image appears on the network with a worried expression on his face. He's already in his pjs (tank top and chocobo yellow pj bottoms) and he's pretty sure Iggy's already in bed but.. there's a very big and important 'something' missing from his room.]

Hey uh.. sorry for bugging everyone but uh..

[He glances back at his room uncertain.]

Has anyone seen Gladio? Buddy? If you're around will you just.. I don't know, shout 'Marco' or something for me? If you need alone time or whatever, that's cool. I won't come bother you but.. just..

[What if Gladio really was needing some alone time and he was being stupid about this? He didn't want to be harassing the poor guy.]

Never mind.

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[happyends]

[ She gives him a smile at that, but.. it's a soft one. Sympathetic. It's easy to see how much he's hurting right now. ]

It's okay. I'm fine right now. [ So no need to take care of her! There's nothing much special going on, other than her taking care of this poor kitty. And sure, she's sad too that Gladio is gone, but.. he has to come back. Her papa came back before too. She's choosing to just believe in that. ] It's alright if sometimes you are the one who has to be taken care of.

[ Madoka slowly stands up, picking up the kitty and careful shifting him so she can hold him with one arm while he's still sleeping. She uses the other one to reach for Prompto's hand, looking more mature and confident than usually. ]

.. Come on, you can walk me back. It's better if you're not alone right now, right?

[bethereprompto]

You think so?

[It made him feel a little better to be reassured he could accept the help right now without feeling bad about it. Besides, what was family for?

He was relieved by how in charge she was suddenly acting and followed after her.]

Want me to carry your kitty for you? O- or I could um.. I don't know.

[He wanted to do something to help, but they were just walking, so was there really anything else involved than just walking?]

[happyends]

Well..

[ For a moment she seems a little hesitant. Maybe it's since the kitty is so weak, or maybe since she's only found it just today, but she's kind of wary of handing it over to anyone else.. even someone she trusts as much as Prompto. Madoka is just so worried about the cat getting even more hurt..

But then again, she's also worried about Prompto getting hurt. And if the cat can cheer him up a little, then.. why not?

She untangled her hand from Prompto's, and then moves to guide his arms up into a good position to hold the small kitty. It's then that she gently puts the sleeping bundle of fur into Prompto's arms. ]

.. There. He's so cute, isn't he..? [ Hopefully his cuteness will soothe Prompto some! ]

[bethereprompto]

Yeah, he really is!

[He had his arms exactly how he was told and held the kitten with utmost care. He was taking this so seriously! He wouldn't dare hurt the cat for a myriad of reasons but the two biggest were to not harm Madoka's trust in him and well, it was a cute, injured kitty.

Slowly his smile was coming back as he simply looked at the little furball and with a very light touch of one finger, pet its tiny head. Making a cooing noise, he gingerly took her hand again.]

Okay, let's get you to bed.

[Although how he was going to leave when such a cute kitty was around, he wasn't sure.]

[happyends]

[ Thankfully it seems like her trust in Prompto isn't misplaced. He does seem to be gentle enough with the cat that she doesn't have to worry too much.. Although Madoka still can't help but at least worry a little, considering the state her poor kitty is in.

She lets him take her hand, giving him a small smile. ]

Okay.

[ It's not like her own room is very far away from here. She knows they'll be there soon, so-- ]

When I'm in bed, you should go to bed and sleep too, uncle Prompto. Sometimes it's good to.. um.. [ Her voice trails off as she thinks of how to put it. ] You know.. just.. turn your brain off for a while. If there's a lot going on. And sleep is important!

[bethereprompto]

[He considered her suggestion and nodded in agreement. He knew going to bed was the smart thing to do. It was hard, but Noct would be there.]

Anyone ever tell you how smart you are?

[He smiled at her. It was impressive how kind and capable she was. Someday he wanted to grow up and be like her.]

This little fellow is lucky to have you. You were probably the best person for him to find.

[happyends]

[ Madoka isn't so sure if she's the best person to have found him.. But she does know that regardless of that, she is the person who found him. So she just thinks she has to make the best of it.

But not wanting to dismiss his compliment, she instead squeezes his hand she's holding a little bit. ]

Thank you. [ She smiles, and then jokes to keep a bit of levity in this conversation for Prompto's sake: ] I got that from my dad, you know. [ The smart thing, not the being good at taking care of cats thing since Tony is too tsun when it comes to cats..

She has to stop walking after she says that though, considering they're in front of the door to her room now. So Madoka pulls her ticket out in order to open the door. ]

[bethereprompto]

[Prompto nodded.]

Yeah and Iggy! He's the smartest person I know. I don't know Mr. Stark too well, but between those two you have like a mental powerhouse going on. It's a wonder they haven't fixed everything about this place already.

[Something just had to be holding Iggy back from whipping everyone into shape. He could hear his stern voice whenever Noct and Prompto got out of hand.

He looked at the door and then back at her.]

Did.. uh.. did you want me to tuck you in? I don't really know how this uncle thing is supposed to go. I don't have one.

[happyends]

[ She looks up at him. ]

Do you want to?

[ That's the most important question here, after all. Madoka isn't sure if he wants to or not if she's just going by that wording, and she wouldn't want to force Prompto into anything..

.. but then she does remember him saying he's no good at having to decide things. So she squeezes his hand and adds: ] I wouldn't mind it.

[bethereprompto]

Umm..

[Was he allowed to say yes? He didn't really know the rules here. He might need to go have a talk with Gladio about what an uncle was supposed to do. Technically if they ever went home and remembered all this, he'd kind of be an uncle-ish-person to Iris, wouldn't he? Huh. He'd never thought about that before.

His attention was drawn back to her when she squeezed his hand. Her comment brought a smile to his face again.]

Yeah? Cool! I'll definitely do it then. Are you on the top bunk or bottom? Do you need anything besides your kitty to sleep?

[happyends]

[ If this was anyone else, Madoka might have pouted just the tiniest bit and said that it's not like she's a little kid anymore who needs something else to sleep.

But Prompto's enthusiasm and smile is endearing, not to mention good to see under the current circumstances. So Madoka just smiles right back at him. ]

I'm on the bottom there.

[ She points at the bunk before walking over to sit down on it. ]

And I don't need anything else. Just.. um, please put him down gently.. here, he can have part of the pillow.

[bethereprompto]

[Hey, he liked having his bear, Cindy, and his even bigger bear, Gladio, with him when he slept! He didn't know.

He followed her instructions and placed the kitty on the pillow like he was as delicate as a snowflake.]

Bye little buddy. You're in good hands with my niece. Hope you feel better soon.

[He turned his attention back to Madoka. When she got in bed, he helped tuck her in. With a smile, he said good night and went back to his room feeling like maybe he could survive this loss after all.]