Prompto frowned as he stared at himself in the mirror, shirt off and set on his bed as he turned from side to side, using his camera to take pictures of himself from the front and sides. There was a determined set in his jaw as he did so, and once he finished the twelve-year-old sat his camera on his dresser. He tugged his shirt back on before heading towards the computer he'd set up a few weeks ago. Ever since his mom and stepdad had started traveling for work for long periods of time, Prompto had started to eat out a lot, and to be quite honest he liked food.

If he wanted to help Lady Lunafreya though, and befriend Prince Noctis, then he couldn't be heavy. The prince's words echoed through his mind as he booted the computer up, shifting impatiently as he waited for the lock screen to appear, quickly typing in his password once it had. As soon as he could he Moogle'd "How to lose weight" and dove right in, clicking on as many websites as his computer would let him, and watching as many clips as he could.

It was honestly confusing, there was a lot of information out there, different diets and so, so many types of exercise and videos on how to lose weight. He had clicked through a few of the videos and stared jealously at the fit men and women, his chest tightening a bit at the thought they he might not look like them, if he couldn't figure this whole thing out. It was overwhelming, and quite honestly he didn't know where to start, other than opening up a document to write what things he could down. Calories, carbs, exercises, and jotting down a few ideas, stretches and possible recipes to try out; he grimaced at the fact they were salads.

Ew!

By the time he had a good idea on what he could start doing, though he still didn't know for certain where to start and a lot of the websites suggested talking to a dietitian or a fitness trainer to begin, but he was so young, would they let him without his parents? Prompto didn't know the next time his mom would be home, last time she had just left a note before he had woken up saying that she and his stepdad would be gone for Lestallum until further notice and that if he needed her to just send her a text and she'd call him when she could.

If she ever could.

His dad however… his dad traveled a lot for work, too. Couldn't help it, being a delivery man. Prompto was a lot closer to him, though, and he knew if he called or texted that his dad would answer as soon as he could (sometimes he got out of cell reception, but always messaged back the second he could).

Prompto's eyes finally looked at the little cell phone his dad had bought him for his last birthday sitting on his dresser, it wasn't as fancy as the new ones that were out, but Prompto loved it all the same. The phone could play a few games, his dad getting him into this old one called Kings Knight, but the best part was the phone had a good app for taking photos, which had kept Prompto preoccupied for weeks, eagerly showing his dad as soon as he could, sending as many photos. His dad had gotten the same kind of phone shortly after, and to Prompto's delight had begun to send him photos in return whenever he stopped someplace or saw a particularly breathtaking scene.

The boy hoped one day his dad would take him to those places so that he could get pictures of them on his camera, too. His dad wasn't the best at taking photos, the lighting getting off or something that was supposed to be focused on fuzzy, but Prompto couldn't get upset, his dad was just trying his best, and that warmed his heart.

He missed his dad awfully, he only saw him on those rare trips into Insomnia and on his birthday, which his dad hadn't missed once.

As he picked up the cell, Prompto's eyes glanced at the time and his jaw dropped in surprise; he had spent the better part of three hours looking these things up. It hadn't felt like any time had passed at all! Moving to sit on his bed, Prompto chewed his lip nervously as he considered what he wanted to say, fingers slowly typing things out, erasing other words, and then finally he hit send.

{Chocoboy} Hey, Dad? Do you know how I can start losing weight? I know I need to eat better and exerise, but I found alot of stuff on the internet and I can't make sense of it. I don't know where to start.

Prompto didn't have to wait long for his reply.

{Chocoman} Why? I thought you were happy with your weight. Is someone bullying you again? You know you're not inferior to those other kids, right? No matter what someone might tell you, you are perfectly fine the way you are.

And Prompto was, maybe not happy a lot because he was awfully lonely, but those moments with the animals he'd run across and strays he'd care for until someone came looking had kept him happy. But, then Noctis called him heavy, and while Prompto was certain his prince didn't mean to offend Prompto, a part of him knew he couldn't - wouldn't - be happy until he could be more presentable to the prince.

But he couldn't tell his dad all of that, his dad wouldn't understand something like that. But it made Prompto smile at his dad's concern about bullies, he had a terrible one last year who luckily Prompto left behind when his dad had him transferred to this better school.

{Chocoboy} I just want to. No one is bullying me.

It seemed his dad bought it by his reply.

{Chocoman} If that's what you want, kiddo. Losing weight always starts with diet. Pills and things work for some people, but not a lot, don't really believe in those. Exercising is the next step, start small and work your way up, don't try to do a lot at once. You'll be sore, so it's good to start easy and your body will slowly get used to whatever workout you'll be doing. I'd suggest cardio; though squats used to help a buddy of mine get his thoughts together when he was stressed, and helped him concentrate when his mind was running far too fast for him like yours does for you sometimes. He couldn't sit still to save his life.

Prompto could imagine his dad laughing in that quiet laugh, which was more like a couple huffs into the air.

{Chocoboy} What about stretches?

{Chocoman} I don't know too much about that, other than simple stretches before a workout. Maybe try some yoga? I'm sure there's videos you could watch online for beginners, or I can put some money in your account so you can rent some, if you'd like.

{Chocoboy} Thanks Dad! What about diet? I found a lot of different diets and some people suggested salads.

He typed the word as if it were an abomination.

{Chocoman} Kiddo, we both know I can burn water, I'm not the person to ask about this. Sorry. Maybe try those salad leads? There's a lot of different kinds of salads, and you could eat them with soups sometimes. I could try and recall some of the old family recipes for soups, if you'd like? They're heavy soups though, so they'd probably be for dinner or something by itself, and likely not too often.

The feeling of being overwhelmed by everything in his search was finally ebbing away as Prompto read what his dad said and giggled. Yeah, he had seen his dad actually burn water, they had to toss that pot out after the last incident.

{Chocoboy} Thanks Dad. I think I know where to start now. I'm gonna go get some groceries before it gets dark.

{Chocoman} You're welcome, kiddo. Let me know if you need help with anything else, okay? I might not know a lot about diets and stuff like that, but I'll try to help you best I can. There's some money being transferred into your account now. Be safe, okay? Love you, Prompto.

{Chocoboy} Okay! Love you, too!

{Timeskip Mumbo Jumbo}

{Chocoteen} Soooooo- I made a friend today! :D

{Chocoman} Prompto, we've had this discussion. It's your mom and stepdad's choice whether or not you're allowed to keep a pet in their house.

{Chocoteen} It's not like that this time! I mean an actual friend! A human friend! At school!

{Chocoman} A human friend? That's right, today's your first day of highschool, isn't it? How'd it go?

{Chocoteen} I. MADE. A. FRIEND.

{Chocoman} We've established that. Prompto, you make friends every other day.

{Chocoteen} With animals, teachers, my fellow joggers, the pretty lady at the convenience store, yeah, but this one is especially specail!

{Chocoman} You know I'm teasing, just like I know you'll tell me all about them.

{Chocoteen} He's been a schoolmate of mine for years, but I would've never thought he was nerdy too! He plats Kings Knight, too! We played together during lunch in their new co-op mode. Noct's kinda quiet, buty he's always been like that. I gueess it's because he's used to people trying to be his friend for something, but I always thought he looked lonely and I wanted to be his friend for a long time and now I am! Sorya! We're gonna get tehre, I think.

{Chocoman} Typos, kiddo. Noct? Another kid named after the prince in your class?

{Chocoteen} Nope! The genuine article himself!

{Chocoman} You befriended the prince of Lucis? Why am I not surprised? Seems befriending royalty is a family trait.

{Chocoteen} Guess so!
{Chocoteen} WAIT
{Chocoteen} YOU'RE FRIENDS WITH ROYALTY TOO?

{Chocoman}A story for another time.

{Chocoteen} DAAAAADDDDD

{Chocoman} About to leave cell reception, talk to you in a couple days, Prom. Love you.

{Chocoteen} You're kidding me!

The number you have reached is no longer within cell towers. Your message will be sent as soon as the phone has returned to a cell-service provided area.

{Chocoteen} r00d
{Chocoteen} Love you, too, dad.