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3rd POV:

As soon as we talked to the proprietor we hear a loud bark, trotting up to Noct comes Umbra a cute black and white dog that Noctis and Lunafreya use to carry messages in a book to each other.

Noct: hmm? Umbra

Prompto: Bringin' us stuff, atta boy.

Gladio: That dog can really track a scent.

Ignis: Certainly 'nose' how to find us.

upon hearing that you make a short laugh and go up to Umbra to give pats

Prompto: How do you always know, boy?

Noct: Just a sec.

while Noct fiddles with the book you give Umbra some much needed fuss (and a treat). You stop when you realize Noct has finished and you move to stand next to Ignis

Noct: All set, take care out there.

Prompto: I know, you're not gonna tell me.

Noct: Then don't ask.

Prompto: What was that about?

Noct: 'sighs'

Prompto: Ya don't say?

Ignis: Now that out work's done, let us see ourselves to Galdin.

What the gang don't realize is that while you were giving Umbra some fuss you slipped a letter for Lady Lunafreya and Gentiana on Umbra, so when he trotted off, you hoped the guys didn't see it

Your POV

You: Is that Dave?

They turn to see where you are looking and spot the same guy they helped out earlier today 

You: Is he standing!, I told him to rest!

You say exasperated, but still started to walk over, they guys follow behind.

When you get in front of him, you stand there with your arms crossed, eyebrows furrowed and frowning

You: What are you doing, I thought I told you to rest?

Dave: Sorry 'bout that, I got given a letter from Hunter HQ, was just about to read it

He reaches in his pocket and pulls out a letter, opens it and starts reading but soon sighs and shakes his head

Dave: Looks like they found another one

Prompto: Wait, uh- found another what?

Dave: Tag. Us hunters keep 'em on our person at all times as identification

Prompto: What- in case you forget who you are?

Gladio: More like so no one else forgets who they were

Dave: Hunters lead a life of danger, and sometimes these tags are the only things to make it back in one piece. It's our job to deliver 'em to the families of the fallen. As it were, I came out here to do just that. If y'all happen to find any tags lyin' around out there, could ya do me a favor and send 'em my way?

Noct: Yeah, sure

Dave: Word is somebody spotted a tag 'round these parts. Try asking the local tipster; he'll point ya in the right direction.

You: all right, but you stay off that foot!

We set off to find the tags, from what the tipster said they were last spotted a few miles down the road in the wilderness by some rocks.

You: Fun, there are lots of rocks around here, but luckily I know where

When we got to the designated area we spot a pack of sabertusks, quietly we followed them to another spot and climbed on the rocks for an advantage, the boys where looking at the beasts while I was looking for the tags, once I did I got the attention of whoever was next to me, which happened to be Gladio.

You: Look down there, a boot, that's gotta be where the tag is

I say pointing towards the dirty boot just meters in front

Gladio: Good eye, you grab it while we'll deal with these guys, but stay alert we don't know if there are more

Giving him a thumbs up we sprang into action, we leapt down and surprised them, while they where fighting off the scavengers, I was looking around the boot for the tag

You: found it!!

Prompto: great! Give us a hand will ya

With that I tucked the tag in my pocket (and there deep pockets!!) and summoned my weapon and joined the hunt

3rd POV

As everyone finished up, you, Prompto and Noctis where slightly panting as they had to push a sabertusk off of Noct

You: well now that is done, let's get this to Dave then we can go to Gladin

With that they all start walking towards the rest area careful to not run into any more beasts. With Dave in sight everyone slows down to a walk.

Dave: found one already, huh? Ya done good

Noctis: just picking up the pieces, I guess?

Noctis motions you to gives him the tag, which you do with a sad smile

Dave: well, try to keep your spirits up. Even though I ain't one to talk. I beat myself up over the lives of the hunters I couldn't save. That's one each of these tags mean to me, they hurt. But if I let that grief keep me from lookin' for 'em, then their tags and their lives'll be forgotten forever. And that'd hurt more than anything.

Noctis: yeah, guess you're right.

Dave: That's why I tell all my hunters to collect any tag they see- I expect you all to go out and do the same.

You: we will, Take care OK?

And with that we walk to the car, a sullen mood surround them but soon reseeds when at the car.

With everyone in the regalia Ignis drove off, we were in our own world until the radio chimed in with the news

News reporter: For our next story; Lady Lunafreya of Tenebrae has issued an official statement regarding the forthcoming treaty.

Lunafreya: Words cannot express the joy in my hearts on receiving word of this coming peace. Nor the pride I take in my betrothal playing a part in this historic moment. On the joyous occasion some have voiced cause for concern. The fear I will be unable to fulfill my duties as Oracle. Please rest assured, my marriage will not stand in the way of my calling. You will find me in your towns and villages, as you always have. And I shall continue to bless you all.

News reporter: Lady Lunafreya will set forth from Tenebrae for her wedding ceremony in the coming days. Please be advised that, in this time alone, her duties as Oracle will be suspended.

With a little teasing for Noct we drive to Galdin Quay.






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