Greetings
The first time Noctis Lucis Caelum met Lunafreya Nox Fleuret, it was through a letter.
It was his father, King Regis, who had proposed the idea of writing to the young Princess of Tenebrae as an initial greeting, so that the two children would be fairly familiar with one another. Noctis had fumbled with the quill as he prepared to write, somewhat nervous even though there was nobody around to witness his nerves. It was ridiculous, he had thought, angry with himself for acting so weak and foolish.
Growling in frustration, Noctis ran a hand through his hair, and shifted his wheelchair closer to the desk. Drumming his quill against the mahogany wood, he searched his vocabulary for a suitable greeting for his letter to Lunafreya. It took several tries before he finally settled on what he believed to be a decent greeting, and the paper he was using was a mess of ink blotches and holes from where too much ink had been used.
Hi, Lunafreya.
My name is Noctis. I think you know this already, since you know that I'll join you in Tenebrae soon, but Dad told me that it's 'punctual' to introduce yourself properly. Either way, it doesn't really matter. I'm looking forward to meeting you. I don't really know many other children, so this should be fun. Do you have pets? My favourite animals are dogs, but I like chocobos too.
Dad says my hair looks like a black-feathered chocobo butt when he ruffles it too much, then laughs at me. I know I should be offended, but I just think it's funny. Do you have any brothers or sisters? I don't. My mom died in childbirth, so I've only got Dad and the other palace staff. I bet having you as a friend will be much better than being friends with a bunch of boring adults. All they talk about is politics.
Say, Luna, do you reckon we can be friends?
Kind Regards, Noctis.
Noctis exhaled as he leaned back in his wheelchair, wincing as pain shot through his back. The wound had yet to heal, and it was taking an immense amount of time. His father suggested going to Tenebrae while his body repaired, and of course, 'suggested' meant 'ordered'. Although, it wasn't like Noctis was upset about leaving his home for a while. In fact, he thought it would be a pleasant change of scenary. Pleased with the end result, Noctis folded the letter into his envelope and closed it with the Seal of Lucis.
Lunafreya's reply came two days later.
It had been brought to him by his nurse, and he had ripped open the envelope in a frenzy, eager to see what the Princess had replied. His eyes brightened considerably as he read through the Oracle's neat, slightly slanted writing, a smile forming on his lips.
Dear Prince Noctis.
My name is Lunafreya, but you may call me Luna. My mother said that it is indeed punctual to introduce yourself, so perhaps I should too. I am very excited to meet you too, Prince Noctis. I don't have any friends either, apart from my dogs. I have two dogs, Shiba Inus, a black one called Umbra and a white one called Pryna. I think you'd love them. Chocobos are rather nice too, though I don't ride much. Perhaps when you come to stay, and once you're better, we could ride together?
If your hair is like a chocobo... Then my hair would be like Pryna's fur, but darker. I do have an older brother called Ravus, and he's four years older than me. I don't speak with him much. We don't always see eye to eye. I don't have a father, but I do have a mother. Her name is Sylva, which is funny, because she always wears silver.
I really do hope we can be good friends Noctis. I'd rather have someone my age than all those boring adults!
Love, Lunafreya.
Smiling to himself, Noctis folded Luna's letter and tucked it safely in his pocket. He was suddenly more excited about meeting her than he had been several days ago.
Not that he'd admit it.
