spankbanks | haven't you heard? i'm the hero.

[There's no denying that Noctis is a good boy. None at all. If Aulea was still alive, she would surely agree. While Regis likes to think that Noctis takes the most after him, he sees the echos of the brave woman he married within their tenacious son. Noctis is a living embodiment of their love and of Aulea's will. While the prophecy and all of its ills loom over them both, Regis is grateful to have raised such a boy.]

Thank you. [He says with a bit of a smile upon his lips.] That means a lot to me.

[Once the meat starts to cook down within that simmering broth, Regis could feel his hunger awaken anew. He glances over at the pot curiously, his sleepy gaze a little more focused at the promise of food.]

That smells delicious.

[So says the nosy king who's now leaning over the stove to get a better look at it. Regis is like a hungry coeurl on the prowl. He used to pester Weskham like this whenever his friend would whip up something for Clarus and the others.]

[ nyx has one, critical weakness that he's somewhat aware of and tries not to let show. of all the galahdians, he has a soft spot for the lucis-caelums. he knows he owes regis his life; and he knows that regis does his best despite everything around him. that shows in noctis, of course. he would gladly lay his life down for either of them, because he knows regis would do so in return.

it's the reason it'll hurt, so much, to realize that regis saved noctis and no one else in the future, until he learns the reason why.

but because of that point, he loves the lucian royal family. in a distant way, as he only can. he's careful not to place them on a pedestal, tries to keep focus on his job... but he loves them, a different way than he loved selena, still willing to die for them.

doesn't mean when the king starts to poke his nose into what he's cooking that nyx doesn't laugh, reaching up to flick his shoulder gently. ]

It's still got a little while to go, but soon.

[ he asks regis to get him a measuring cup; once he has it, he pours most of the stock out of the pan into it. he adds the mixed sauce from the blender, some more coconut milk and, stirring it a bit and eyeing the consistency, a bit more of the stock, to make sure it sticks to the meat but not too much. then he finds the cover and puts it over the pan, to thicken. ]

I can make some rice, if you want, to go along with it.

[ but it'll work just fine on its own, too. ]

[Regis can't help but laugh when Nyx flicks him. He knows he's being a pest but honestly, he's hungry. Surely he can't fault him for wanting to try a small sample before it's done. At the mention of perhaps making some rice, Regis moves away from the stove and towards the cupboards again.]

I can make rice. [He states proudly as if to prove he has some sort of culinary skills.] Would jasmine rice go with it or basmati rice?

[The King questions as he sets the containers onto the counter. They also have wild rice and several other types but Regis doubts that they would go well with this spicy dish ]

It's the least I could do since you've already done all the hard work.

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[ he states it proudly and nyx.... nyx is just glad this works without rice, in case regis fucks it up somehow. but it shouldn't be too hard and he offers a smile, keeping the thought to himself. ]

Basmati is usually what's served with this.

[ it's gone with wild rice, too, but nyx knows that's a little complicated to cook. ]

That'll line up nicely, too - the curry should be done by the time the rice is. And it's not hard work at all, your majesty.

Then basmati it is.

[Have some faith in your king! Regis might not be a pro in the kitchen but he can easily make a pot of rice. Why? Well, they happen to own a rice cooker, okay? Yes, Regis is cheating here but listen, he doesn't want to spoil this midnight dinner of two. That's why he's actually measuring the amount of rice and water to use before setting the timer on the rice cooker. He's cheating but he's being smart about it.]

Come now, Nyx. [Regis grins at the Galadhian once he has done his part.] You're cooking curry for me in the dead of night. I think we can drop the formalities for now.

[He doesn't want Nyx to feel like he's obligated to keep calling him "your majesty" all the time.]

[ the rice cooker isn't cheating. in fact, it's rather re-assuring to see it, and nyx breathes a gentle sigh of relief internally. he watches the king measure out the water and the rice, a smile on his face.

the request to not call him 'majesty', however, does make him flail a bit internally. that's a lot of decorum to drop, even if it is the middle of the night and nyx has personally insulted the cook several times now. ]

... If you're sure, y - Regis.

[ it's hard not to call him that, and nyx fidgets with it, a bit, but manages to sub in the name, instead. ]

I'm sure, Nyx.

[He can't help but smile when Nyx fumbles a little. Of course, he knows this is an odd request but Regis is quite insistent about it. He doesn't want to be called "your majesty" during this dinner. In his opinion, it would spoil the mood somewhat since Nyx went through the troubling ordeal of cooking this wonderful meal.]

I know it's a bit selfish of me to ask this but---

[He lowers his gaze and focuses on the timer upon the rice cooker.]

I hardly get to hear my name anymore. At least not without my royal title.

[To be honest, he hasn't been "Regis" since he ascended the throne. While he doesn't take his royal title or sovereignty for granted, Regis still misses the good all day.]

[ he feels the familiar twist of anxiety, that he's disappointed regis in some way, when his gaze lowers to the cooker. but then, what he says cleaves a different kind of damage into the glaive's breast.

of course regis doesn't get to hear his name often anymore. that is reserved for his son and his son alone. lord amicitia, and the marshal, surely, may offer him his name in private, but they are bound by the same duty of respect in public that nyx is.

and how many dinners must the king have entertained where the guests are all important dignitaries, so he could not even enjoy noctis' calling him regis in peace - if noctis was even allowed to attend.

nyx looks to the pan of food, simmering away and thickening. ]

I suppose that's true... Regis.

[ he gives a small half smile to the pan. ]

I can't imagine not hearing my name often. Feels like Drautos is yelling it every chance he gets.

haven't you heard? i'm the hero.

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