[ Immensely satisfying, that sounds like a good thing. And he cannot deny that he feels a little of that thrill at his words. Will this be what he feels if Regis were still alive and Noctis brought Ignis to him? Would Dad have approved? Surely he must have noticed the bonds that formed between them in their formative years, the relationship that evolved and grew beyond loyalty and duty and companionship. ]
I think Dad would have liked it if it were you. And if I didn't have to marry anyone else. [ He's thoughtful; Noctis doesn't care for the paparazzi, doesn't give a crap if they see him tonight even though he'll take all precautions anyway. That's what the press team is for, isn't it? They've done a good job of managing the media and public opinion, and Noctis has faith that whatever comes out of this evening that they share, it'll be similarly handled as well.
Besides, it's not like they're doing anything egregiously wrong. It's just the two of them sharing a blanket in the company of friends and watching horror movies. And speaking of horror movies. He's twisting around to pick up a bag of chips, crinkling it as he opens it up. Spicy-ish, his favorite. Taking a chip, he holds it inches from Ignis' liphs with a frown. ]
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I think Dad would have liked it if it were you. And if I didn't have to marry anyone else. [ He's thoughtful; Noctis doesn't care for the paparazzi, doesn't give a crap if they see him tonight even though he'll take all precautions anyway. That's what the press team is for, isn't it? They've done a good job of managing the media and public opinion, and Noctis has faith that whatever comes out of this evening that they share, it'll be similarly handled as well.
Besides, it's not like they're doing anything egregiously wrong. It's just the two of them sharing a blanket in the company of friends and watching horror movies. And speaking of horror movies. He's twisting around to pick up a bag of chips, crinkling it as he opens it up. Spicy-ish, his favorite. Taking a chip, he holds it inches from Ignis' liphs with a frown. ]
Really, worse? [ ...Definitely worse. ]