There are a lot of fics where Ardyn tortures Prompto physically and/or mentally, uses his self-esteem issues to manipulate him, break him or outright turns him into an MT.
I would like to see a fic where Ardyn intends to use this tactic to make Prompto his puppet and turn him against the bros to taunt Noctis, except Prompto realizes what the Chancellor is trying to do and decides to seize the opportunity to collect information on Ardyn's plans. He acts like he's broken and obedient and manages to fool Ardyn but inside he's still very much himself. He's determined to help his bros even if he has to crawl at Ardyn's feet to do so.
+ The bros are also fooled by Prompto's act
++ Prompto doesn't just gather intel, he plans on stabbing Ardyn in the back himself as soon as he gets the chance
+++ Prompto has to do humiliating things but bites his tongue and sucks it up because the success of his plan is more important than his dignity. I'm thinking submissive behaviour, acting like a pet looking for approval, letting Ardyn touch him...
Ardyn/Prompto or Gen, Prompto deceives Ardyn
I would like to see a fic where Ardyn intends to use this tactic to make Prompto his puppet and turn him against the bros to taunt Noctis, except Prompto realizes what the Chancellor is trying to do and decides to seize the opportunity to collect information on Ardyn's plans. He acts like he's broken and obedient and manages to fool Ardyn but inside he's still very much himself. He's determined to help his bros even if he has to crawl at Ardyn's feet to do so.
+ The bros are also fooled by Prompto's act
++ Prompto doesn't just gather intel, he plans on stabbing Ardyn in the back himself as soon as he gets the chance
+++ Prompto has to do humiliating things but bites his tongue and sucks it up because the success of his plan is more important than his dignity. I'm thinking submissive behaviour, acting like a pet looking for approval, letting Ardyn touch him...