Cape Caem. We were readying ourselves to set sail for Altissia.
[As they grow close to safety, Ignis' steps slow. He waits for long enough for his friend to catch up, to fall in beside him, and he nudges his spectacles up slightly as an excuse to give himself half a moment to think.
Ignis had thought about this more than once - what would he do, should Noctis reappear? No matter what the man's state, no matter what his age, Ignis was entirely dedicated to his safety and the tumultuous course his life swept them both up in. What would he do, he had thought, and the answer had always been the same. He simply can't see himself doing anything else.
Even now, his heartbeat thrums in his chest along with the familiar thread of magic granted to him by the presence of his prince. He had missed it all, but one thing above all.
Ignis had missed simply being at Noctis' side.
They leave the coliseum together and he lifts his hand to shield his eyes against the sun. It's hot - hotter than Lestallum ever was.]
... Noctis. [The young man stops walking. He turns to his companion, and very gently places both hands on his slim shoulders as a small smile curves his lips up.] No matter what happens, I will remain at your side. [The smile breaks into a quiet laugh.] It has been strange, all these months spent without you.
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[As they grow close to safety, Ignis' steps slow. He waits for long enough for his friend to catch up, to fall in beside him, and he nudges his spectacles up slightly as an excuse to give himself half a moment to think.
Ignis had thought about this more than once - what would he do, should Noctis reappear? No matter what the man's state, no matter what his age, Ignis was entirely dedicated to his safety and the tumultuous course his life swept them both up in. What would he do, he had thought, and the answer had always been the same. He simply can't see himself doing anything else.
Even now, his heartbeat thrums in his chest along with the familiar thread of magic granted to him by the presence of his prince. He had missed it all, but one thing above all.
Ignis had missed simply being at Noctis' side.
They leave the coliseum together and he lifts his hand to shield his eyes against the sun. It's hot - hotter than Lestallum ever was.]
... Noctis. [The young man stops walking. He turns to his companion, and very gently places both hands on his slim shoulders as a small smile curves his lips up.] No matter what happens, I will remain at your side. [The smile breaks into a quiet laugh.] It has been strange, all these months spent without you.