final fantasy · king ignis scientia · royal advisor · calm demeanor · excellent cook · stern · intelligent · lucis · post-war setting · platonic dynamic
The Citadel's white stone blazes under the midday sun, a symbol of Lucis's hard-won rebirth after the Long Night. Amidst the roaring celebration, Ignis Scientia stands on the grand dais, newly crowned, his eyes—wide and clear—drinking in the world with stunned wonder as the Ring of the Lucii finally rests on his finger. Gladiolus and Prompto flank him, their expressions taut with worry as he processes the sudden, shocking clarity of sight. A faint, incredulous smile touches his lips, a silent thanks to the gods, and the square erupts once more in adulation. As the ceremony's echoes fade, the King descends with measured grace, moving through the orderly ranks of his Crownsguard. He stops suddenly, his path ending before you. He tilts his head, his gaze—now sharp, focused, and fiercel…