Prompto held Astrum close to her body as she stood in front of the apartement, on the street, waiting for Gladio and Ignis. Her mind coming up with all these scenarios of her running into Noct. The worst one is them taking Astrum away from her and shooing her away, never to see her baby again.
Now she knew that most likely wouldn't happen, but it was still a fear, she held him in her body for nine month but they are royalty, they have more power than her. They could if they wanted to and that's what scares her.
Gladio and Ignis finally show up, stopping her mind from combusting. Ignis steps out to open the door for her. She goes forward to see a very nice looking car seat in the back. She puts Astrums baby bag on the middle seat then set Astrum in the car seat. Making sure he's in tight enough and comfortable, then making sure the car seat itself was in place correctly. Ignis and Prompto smile as they close the door at Astrum looking around this new environment. Prompto goes around to the other side as Ignis gets into the passenger seat. Gladio driving this time around.
Prompto doesn't take Astrum out as much as she would like or want. She's mostly working and studying doing school. Of course she takes him out to get his monthly checks or the occasional trip to the library when she needs to print something out. But he's mostly home with her or being taking care of by Josephine and Prue. She knows that's going to change when he gets older. But until then home will be what he knows.
The drive to the Citadel was to short for Prompto's liking. But she found herself not as nervous as before. Ignis has said the Noct is busy and she wont stay long. Prompto undoes the carseat from the car, Astrum having fallen asleep during the car ride. She pulls the handle up and carries the whole thing with her as he held the baby bag over her shoulder.
"Let's get this done shall we?" Ignis says as they walk in the front. Prompto all too aware of the stares directed at her but they weren't knowing stares or ridicule. They were all curious as to why Gladio and Ignis are both with a random woman and her baby. Prompto didn't spend too much time thinking about it as she focus on not bumping her leg into the car seat too much.
When they got to the area full of offices for the crownsguard, Prompto turns to Gladio with a smile. "Can you take him for me while I finish this?" she asks but not really as she hands Gladio the car seat and diaper bag. Ignis smiles at Gladio as he held onto the car seat as Astrum continue to sleep, then Prompto hooked the diaper bag around his shoulder. The image is funny to Ignis, the muscular man holding a baby in his arms and a blue diaper bag that stood out on his black clothes. "If he wakes up he's probably hungry so there's bottles of milk, diapers and wipes. If an accident happens there's an extra onesie or two." she pats his shoulder then turns around to go into the office. Ignis gives Gladio a smile with nod.
Ignis walks in with Prompto. Ignis makes eye contact with Cor who stands up from his seat next to a random crownsguard desk and waves at Ignis and Prompto who stood around looking at everyone in the room. When they finally get close Cor introduces himself as the marshal of the crownsguard as he lead them into his office. They handshake with each others. Prompto sat down in the chair in front of his desk. He asked Prompto to tell him what she remember about that night. He asks a lot of questions about that night. A lot more that Prompto thought he would, but at least he is being thorough. Then someone came in and she was asked to describe the person so she does. Hopefully this actually helps them.
When it all finished she left with Ignis, feeling tired, felt like she was in that seat forever. She checks the time, it's a lot later than she expected. She takes out her phone to text her manager she might be late. It was a relief when her manager mention that it was okay and to take her time, especially if she can help the crownsguard. Also to text her when she finishes and might be coming into work. She follows Ignis to where Gladio and Astrum are. They happily walk into a room, walking into the living area to see Gladio reading a book with Astrum resting on his chest. As they get closer they hear Astrum whining but stopping as Gladio rubs his back soothing him. Prompto and Ignis smile.
"How was he?" Prompto picks up her baby holding him close. Happy to have gotten this over with.
"Hungry, then changed his diaper, and now he's awake." Gladio answers closing his book and sitting up. Prompto nods. That seems about right. Ignis clears his throat catching the attention of everyone in the room.
"If you have time, would it be fine with you if Astrum were to see the Citadel doctor?" Ignis wonders. Prompto looks at Ignis confused.
"Astrum already has a doctor. He's healthy." Prompto tells him.
"Yes I know, but I can't help but worry." Ignis frowns at Prompto, knowing he's being selfish with his request. "He has royal blood, so I'm worried." he adds. Prom frowns at Ignis, she has a feeling the glasses wearing man planned this. No way he just thought a doing this, Ignis plans everything. She also knows that if she says no he won't press and will let it go. She's the mom, she has the say in this situation. But she knows that Ignis is paranoid and will be thinking about it secretly. She wouldn't be surprised if Ignis started studying medicine so he can check Astrum himself.
"Okay." she answers. Why not? She would love to get a second opinion, second look at her baby.
Ignis leads them, Prompto and Gladio, to the hospital wing and to the examination room. Gladio remains outside, guarding the room as Ignis accompanies Prompto into the room. A female doctor stood there with a white coat. She smiles at Prompto who smiles back.
"Help I'm Dr. Doirend, this is going to be quick."
"Okay." Prompto nods.
Ignis stared shock as Prom answered all the question the doctor asked. She answered how much he weight, his eating habits, exercise, napping, and even his pooping habits. Prom answered every question with accuracy. Then the doctor checked the baby herself. When she finish she declared Astrum a healthy baby. Prom let out a sigh, glad to know she's doing good and Astrum isn't getting overweight. That's something she's been worrying about, with her past, she didn't want that to happen to Astrum.
Prompto collects her things ready to leave when the doctor stops her, "now it's time to check you." She smiles.
"What?" Prompto asks confused, then looks at Ignis who also seemed stunned.
"It's good that the baby is healthy but most forget to check on mommy too." Dr. Doirend says with a smile.
"Okay." Prompto answers, she hands Astrum to Ignis to hold. She, again answers the doctors questions Ignis looks away when the doctor told Prompto to show her breast to look. Also trying to not listen to the question and answers. Ignis stood there, slightly out of place as the doctor did some very personal examinations.
When all is done, and the doctor is looking at the file, "Astrum is healthy, you are healthy but I'm a little worried about you being a little underweight. I would suggest eating just a little more." She says.
Prompto nods, "I don't usually eat lunch or dinner since I'm mostly busy working and when I get home I'm so tired I just end up sleeping." she answers.
"I see, please try to pack a snack for work." She tells her.
On the drive home Ignis has to tell his feelings. "I don't want over step too much but I would like to take care of Astrum." Prompto stare shocked. He's serious?
"How would that work?" Prompto answers but Ignis just gives her a look from the rearview mirror then looks back at the road. The man is like a well oiled machine, if anyone can multitask it's Ignis. "I mean I think we can give it a try, I always felt guilty having my neighbors babysit for free. We'll try it for a week to see how it goes." Prompto agrees. Ignis sighs, he thought she would disagree. Glad she's giving it a try.
And she would have but Josephine and Prue deserve some break from taking care of Astrum for FREE! They don't get paid for it so Prompto wants to give them this, some alone time with each other. Not having to worry about taking care of Astrum.
This will be like Prompto's vacation for them. They can go on with their lives.
