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[daemonized]

ARDYN IZUNIA

Ardyn Izunia. Professor of law. Lord of law. Liege of law. The one grading your papers. Leave a message.

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[daemonized]

[Ardyn crosses his arms, remaining still but listening with interest. The opposite in body language compared to the boy practically bouncing on his heels in front of him.]

That's a very responsible decision for you to have made, Prompto. I'm proud of you.

[And though the words are as breezy as they often are, it's sincere.]

A bit of structure never went amiss in anyone's life, you know. You'll be able to make plans more reliably now.

[mercurio]

[he stops at the mention of hearing i'm proud of you being thrown his way. does ardyn do this kind of thing on purpose? feed prompto with words and sentiments he never had, growing up? it's kind of unfair how his eyes sting, but for once he manages to simply straighten his back and keep his emotions at bay.]

Thank you!

[what he does do is nervously fix at his bangs, pushing them behind his ears.]

I'm aiming to be the best version of me possible! So, if you ever need a new laptop or phone and I do get the job, I'll help you get a sweet deal on it.

[a smile on his face, and more quietly, again]

Thanks.

[daemonized]

[That's all that Ardyn wants from him, really. For Prompto to do his best, to become a better person; not because he was lacking, but because at such an age, he was still bursting with untapped potential. Bright and intelligent, motivated and positive. It would be a shame to waste any of it.

Carving out something resembling structure in one's life (not just in the workplace, but in general) was the path to adulthood proper. He'd only encourage Prompto, even if it did make him (so obviously) emotional. It was positive, so it was fine.]

Of course. I should be thanking you for such a generous offer, instead. Do you need any advice for your upcoming interview in the meanwhile?

[mercurio]

If your advice is "be charming and smile," I gotta say I got that down!

[but of course he's just being a smartass. he checks his watch for the time and then adjusts his cap on his head]

--but, I'll take anything else. I really want this job.

[daemonized]

Well, smiling and being charming is not actually bad advice.

[Even if Prompto was being a smartass about it.]

Be confident. That's the most important thing. If you can manage that, the rest will follow with ease.

[mercurio]

[he gives ardyn a thumbs up]

Yeah, it's not like I don't know what I'm signing up for. I can take apart a computer and put it together again if they asked me to, no problem.

[standing prim and proper, he faces ardyn]

Do I look good? [put together, he means]

[daemonized]

You look very professional.

[Well, not suit-and-tie professional, but professional enough to look like a helpful employee at a electronics store. And that's all that matters.]

Remember, back straight, shoulders aligned, and smile with confidence. You're bright enough as it is, so it shouldn't be difficult for you.

[mercurio]

[prompto straightens his back, aligns his shoulders as best as he can, and smiles big with newfound confidence; that's what it is.]

[almost like a mary poppins sequence...]

I won't let you down. I'll come back later today with good news, for sure.

[he doesn't mean to cut this short, but he really needs to go; he holds onto the straps of his backpack and tilts his cap up with a finger, walking over to the door]

You'll be around?

[daemonized]

[he's not Mary Poppins damn you

Ardyn gives him a look that might as well be read as an "affirmative, good job" as Prompto heads towards the door.]

Always.

See you later, and good luck.