[ it's the last thing noctis is expecting in the middle of a moment that feels so serious, and... that's why the laugh it startles out of him is bright and genuine, even if he tries to stifle it by biting down on the inside of his cheek. it's a confirmation that ignis is still ignis despite everything, and that makes noctis feel like he's made the absolute right choice in doing this. ignis would never, never hurt him -- and if the tides were turned? ignis would be the first in line to offer himself up to help. ]
Good to know they didn't drain the dork out of you, at least.
[ but it's said with affection, and he's more than happy to follow ignis over to that rock and settle into a seat beside him. and then? he reaches out almost shyly to take his hand again, because having that connection feels right. ] Ready?
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Good to know they didn't drain the dork out of you, at least.
[ but it's said with affection, and he's more than happy to follow ignis over to that rock and settle into a seat beside him. and then? he reaches out almost shyly to take his hand again, because having that connection feels right. ] Ready?