every thing is the same but Carbuncle is a permanent party member.

theydonotbindus:

Hi Anon, thanks for the ask!

• I’m going to go with the angle than everybody can see Carbuncle
• He likes to keep his eyes on the road but be close to Noctis, so he usually curls up around the driver’s shoulders
• Ignis is immensely pleased by this
• So is Carbuncle–he gets skritches aw yiss 
• Carbuncle has to be careful with this if Noctis drives though, since if he sends him a warning Noctis will immediately look to his phone
• Yes, he’s a mythical being. No, Carbuncle doesn’t like the rain
• He will whine and demand to be carried under a jacket
• As soon as Carbuncle joins the party, no matter what else is going on, the next 4 photo sets for the next 4 rests in-game will all be solid Carbuncle photo ops
• Prompto isn’t sorry for this at all. Look at him! He’s so fluffy!
• Gladio is the only one who keeps what Carbuncle actually is in mind
• “Guys, that’s a Messenger”
• He is very respectful to Carbuncle, but does finally give in and allow himself to pet him
• Carbuncle takes to riding on his shoulder on rough terrain. The Shield is the most stable-footed of the four
• Ruby Light everywhere the second Noctis needs somebody to administer first aid in battle
• A concept: a group text with Carbuncle
• A sad concept: Carbuncle telepathically communicating with Ignis after he loses his sight
• Guest party member? Cool, time for them to get vetted by this adorable blue creature
• You’d think Iris would be the most taken, but nope
• It’s Cor. Carbuncle is super soft to the touch
• If the group splits up, obviously Carbuncle is wherever Noctis is
• If Ardyn is around, Carbuncle cannot be seen (he goes invisible)
• Nobody calls any attention to this during the game, it’s like…an Easter egg, almost. Like Bruce Willis never changing clothes in The Sixth Sense. 
• During the end of the game, Carbuncle is in the Crystal with Noctis
• And at the very end, he’s curled up with Umbra

Something you want to see? Asks are open!