[ He's never been the best at hiding his feelings when it comes to the then prince, now king. He's never had to, not when his duties were so firmly intertwined with that love. Regis may not have recognized it for what it was or what it could be, fledgling as it was at the time, but he had known that there was no one better to protect his son and Ignis had never wanted to leave.

Six, he hadn't wanted to leave this time but love for their country was the only thing greater than the love he held for Noctis himself and that would always have to come first. ]

Majesty -

[ It comes out soft, apologetic as she rises and comes to him. She's beautiful and strong and every inch the queen Lucis needs; it would have been easy for Ignis to understand why Noctis had moved on during his absence, if he had. The hand around his glass tightens briefly, the only showing of his discomfort, hesitation. ]

He's lucky to have you, as we all are.

[ Things would be different, were she not the woman she was. ]

You've made allowances far past what is to be expected. Fairness isn't something any of us expect but that doesn't mean you aren't due it, as well.