[One day, Noctis will finally accept that what Ignis did was his choice, his decision. And while it resulted in him dying, it almost felt liberating because- it was his own free decision. Not guided by the rules of anything. The fact that Noct was a prince and king he should protect is just a coincidence. He'd do this regardless of what Noctis is.
But until that day comes, until Noct comes to terms with it, Ignis will be there to reassure him. Because he knows that Noct didn't want any one of them to die- for him or no.
Offering Noctis a smile, Ignis gives Noctis a small nod and presses a long kiss to his forehead.]
You always did protect me. It would be rude of me to stop you.
[Noctis' life is important to Ignis as much his own life is important to Noctis. It always was that way, only shrouded by the obligations. Here- the knowledge of it all can "run free", so to speak.]
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But until that day comes, until Noct comes to terms with it, Ignis will be there to reassure him. Because he knows that Noct didn't want any one of them to die- for him or no.
Offering Noctis a smile, Ignis gives Noctis a small nod and presses a long kiss to his forehead.]
You always did protect me. It would be rude of me to stop you.
[Noctis' life is important to Ignis as much his own life is important to Noctis. It always was that way, only shrouded by the obligations. Here- the knowledge of it all can "run free", so to speak.]
I'll stay by your side. Always.
[A promise that beats even death.]