They check on her way to often. Which is almost everyday. By then they have gotten to know her schedule, which Ignis asked for politely. Of course he could search it up himself but he thought he would be more polite to ask her directly.
So it wasn't a shock when they go to her apartment and knock on the door and she answers. They knew she had the day off. Like all the other times she's seen them, she gives them a smile. "Hi, I didn't expect you both to come here this early." She says letting them in. They walk in just as Astrum smacks her with his raddle. She has him in a baby carrier. His face resting on her chest, one hand rattling the toy in his hand while the other fist her shirt. She closes the door as she rub the side of her face. "Ow." She says. Gladio only lets out a small chuckle. Ignis smiles.
"How are you both?" Ignis asks, everytime he comes over or drives her home. Prompto smiles.
"Since the last time you asked which was yesterday, we're fine. Astrum might be starting his teething already, he's been drooling more than normal. Oh and this morning he lifted his head." Prompto tells them very proud of her baby. Ignis smiles, also proud.
"It's good to see you more happy than usual." Gladio says petting her head, messing it more than it already is.
"Yup, I just got my scores back from a test I took weeks ago. I did very good." Prompto smiles, dodging another swing from Astrum. "Oh, I forgot I was in the middle of cooking." Prompto says sprinting to the kitchen to continue.
"Oh right," Ignis remembering why they were here so early, "we came now because we won't have free time after this. It's best we talk now than later. Cor would like to see you." He tells her. Prompto stops for a second before continuing her cooking of spicy green curry. It's the best to make because there is always left overs.
"Why?" She asks afraid. This would mean she has to the Citadel. That would give her a chance to run into Noct accidently.
"That accident you witnessed a while ago, he would like to ask you some more question about it." Ignis explains taking a seat along with Gladio. Prompto shakes her head. She doesn't want to go anywhere near the Citadel, and she knows it's ridiculous to be afraid but she is. It's way too close for comfort. "I know you don't want to run into Noct so I planned it for you to show up while he is busy doing something for a few hours. I've got it all planned." Ignis says. Prompto looks at him from over her shoulder as she stir the pot. She narrows her eyes. That was fishy, just a little, but she knew he wouldn't do anything to ruin their friendship, their trust. Why would he lie?
"Okay," she nods, it's best to get it over with right? "When do I need to get there, I'll need to make sure I have enough time to get on the bus and back for work if I have to that day." She asks.
Ignis shakes his head, "no, it would be faster if I pick you up and drop you off." Plus it would make him feel better knowing she didn't take Astrum on public transportation. It's dangerous and dirty. Prompto stares, isn't that to suspicious? Why would the prince's advisor pick up personally a nobody with a baby? That would draw to much attention wouldn't it?
"Just go with it sunshine." Gladio says finally talking. Prompto just sighs as she sets the lattle down on a utensil rest, putting the lid on the large pot as she moves to make the rice.
"Okay." Prompto agrees.
Ignis takes over cooking, while Gladio watch for a while as she plays with Astrum. Singing to him, making him laugh as she rub her face in his stomach. Both Gladio and Ignis listen to Astrum laughing, almost sounds like Nocts laugh. In a week she'll be heading to the Citadel after so long. Hopefully nothing happens.
Gladio walks down the hallways, it's so close to Prom coming to the Citadel to talk to Cor. They both want everything to go smoothly. They are certain that no one would really care and Prompto is just being paranoid but she does have Astrum. Any look at the baby's face and one can see the similarities to Noct. Speaking of, the tall muscular man sees Noct angrily tapping his phone. It's a little weird to see Noct with an expression other than gloomy. "What's wrong with you princess?" he asks, Noct looking up at him with a frown.
"I've been trying to call specs but he won't answer his phone."
"Is he okay? Know where he went?" Gladio asks worried.
"He's fine. I know he's choosing to ignore me because the call ends after two rings. If he couldn't answer it would stop after six." Noct asks sending a text to Ignis. Gladio frowns. That is weird. Ignis would never ignore a call or text from Noct. He's very fast to answer, always having his phone on him.
"Let me try." Gladio takes his own phone out, calling the brunette. Gladio's eyes widen slightly as he watch Noct try again, the phone clicking to connect. "Hey, Iggy," the muscular man says awkwardly as Nocts head shoots up, eye meeting with each other. So he really must be ignoring Noct, but why? "Why aren't you picking up? Noct has been trying to contact you?" Gladio says giving the prince a grin as those blue eyes bare into his.
"I'm painfully aware that Noct has been trying to contact me, that's why I'm not picking up my phone." Ignis says. Gladio can hear things in the background, people talking. So he's in public, where and doing what?
"Is it important that you haven't answered Noct?" He asks, the prince still staring at him. Gladio steps back when Noct takes a step closer to see if he can hear.
"Sort of. I just didn't want to risk the chance of Noct hearing something in the back ground and figure what I'm doing." Ignis answers, just then Gladio can hear a baby crying. Is he with Prompto out in public?
"Are you with-?" Gladio stops himself from finishing the sentence.
"No, I'm not with Prompto at the moment. I recently learned she doesn't have a carseat for Astrum so I'm here picking one up." Ignis says, if Gladio was there with him he would see the brunette pushing his glasses up his nose.
"Does it take that long?" Gladio asks, it's a good idea but Noct looks like he's been trying to get into contact with Ignis for a very long time now.
"I also thought it was easy but that doesn't seem to be the case. There are many different car seats. I want to get one that's practical but the best, Astrum should get the best one. Also I was looking around and noticed there are many things that can be bought for Astrum, think Prompto would be okay if I bought some things for him?" Ignis talks. Gladio nods with a grin, Noct looking at him like he's gone crazy. Astrum is so going to get spoiled. Gladio can see it already, Ignis giving in and getting whatever the little boy wants. Ignis tries not to spoil Noct too much, he's in charge of making him and helping him be the future king. Astrum is different, he's not in charge of him.
"Then I'll let you be, seems you're going to be busy." Gladio says ending the call just as Ignis says goodbye. Gladio levels with Noct. "Sorry princess, looks like Iggy is busy." He says with a grin. Noct stares at him. That was suspicious. They never go or do anything without telling him what they are doing, sometimes in detail. What was Ignis doing that he's busy, couldn't take his call, and not tell him?
