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IN CHARACTER

PHYSICAL AFFECTION: Mostly no. Noctis has pretty strict boundaries when it comes to his personal space, and anyone encroaching on that tends to make him uncomfortable. Even his closest friends sometimes need to tread carefully with him, particularly by avoiding touching his back. He’s basically like a cat you need to build trust with.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: He’s a fully trained and competent swordfighter, though you’ll likely have to go through his bodyguard first—to say nothing of the rest of his retinue. If it’s a friendly match, Noctis won’t be able to resist showing off a little. It’s his weakness.
RELATIONSHIPS: You’re welcome to try. Generally, Noctis is hopelessly oblivious when picking up on someone else’s interest. He almost never notices, and even if he did, he’d be awkward at best. It takes him a long time to warm up to most people, and even longer to form an attraction. If you’re patient, though, he could come around.
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION: Breaking down his barriers would be an immensely difficult task. He’s connected to the Crystal, which itself affords those “worthy” the ability to commune with and draw from its magical power. Noctis is an impenetrable fortress so long as he’s bonded to it. Anyone who tries to see into his mind will simply see the glassy, fractured surface of the stone.
MAGICAL INFORMATION: Like the Lucian kings and queens before him, Noctis is, essentially, a conduit for magical energy that he can allow others to access. It’s a power that necessitates he use his own life force in order to wield it, an exchange that often leaves him groggy and exhausted. To other magic users who are sensitive to this, Noctis will feel different — like there’s something very large looming around him. Don’t mind the uneasy feeling of existential dread. It’ll pass.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: Most people know that Noctis was wheelchair-bound after a traumatic injury when he was a child. What isn’t public knowledge is that, despite recovering, he continues to suffer from chronic pain. It flares up in extreme temperatures and during strenuous physical activity, and occasionally, without any provocation at all. It becomes more obvious in the way he often shifts his weight, flexes his hand, and even begins to limp after moving for too long. Thankfully, his braces help to relieve some of that — one for his knee and one for his wrist.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: While it’s unlikely to come up in casual conversation, Noctis deals with depression, grief, internalized abelism, and suicide ideation. I’ll always make sure to flag before digging into any of this, but if you’d like to opt out of interacting, please feel free to send me a PM! No questions asked.

SHIPPING

SEXUALITY: Demisexual biromantic. Emphasis on the demisexual — Noctis needs time to get to know a potential partner before he develops any sexual attraction.
SHIPS: I mean, the obvious: Gladio, Ignis, Prompto. Lunafreya is a definite yes with more time together. They were robbed. 🥲 Ravus is also a fun possibility! I’m equally open to cross-canon if the other party is willing to give him time.
MAYBE: Cor and Nyx. I’d need to get a feel for that vibe first. Ardyn and Somnus are my hear me outs. We listen and we don’t judge.
NO THANK YOU: Regis, Clarus, Iris, anyone under 18.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

VISUAL: Lean and athletic at an even 5’9”, Noctis looks appropriately moody with his dark hair and bright blue eyes. He tends to wear pretty casual clothes despite being the heir to a throne, preferring comfort above all and fabrics he can move in. He does, however, spend an awful lot of time styling his hair, and he’s pretty fastidious, which might surprise some people given his cavalier air.
AURAL: To most people, his voice tends to sound flat and bored with little inflection. There’s a dismissive air to him, like he isn’t at all interested in what’s going on. It couldn’t be further from the truth. Noctis cares a lot, and the cool guy act is just that — an act. His accent also sometimes slips into the more formal speech of nobility if he’s overly tired or distracted, but he’s quick to hide it again. Noctis worked hard to get rid of that, but it’s a hard habit to break.
OLFACTORY: There’s a fresh saltwater scent to Noctis, something cool and crisp. He also wears a lot of hair product, which has notes of honey and almond.
DEMEANOUR: Often, Noctis’ quiet and shy demeanor is misinterpreted as moody and intense. While he can be broody sometimes, he’s mostly just socially awkward, having lived his entire life sheltered and scrutinized under an intense microscope. Noctis overthinks every interaction because of this, and that’s really what trips him up when he tries to express himself. Around his close friends, though, he’s very warm and even a little sarcastic and impish.

OUT OF CHARACTER

BACKTAGGING: Definitely good.
THREADHOPPING: Feel free. It only bothers me if the other character consistently makes no attempt to talk to mine, but will threadjack my posts.
FOURTHWALLING: No thank you.

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