[ Noctis might be reckless sometimes, but he likes to think that he's got a sense of self-preservation, mostly. The wounds from this haven't yet healed, and he's in no hurry to rush the process. It will take years, and he's prepared for it; he doesn't want to mess this up any more than Ignis does, and he'd meant it when he said he wanted it done properly. He takes a step forward, sighing impatiently. ]
I know what we have to do where the Council's concerned. Bring them all in for all I care, let them run through this however they want for however long they want. But you need to know something: this is it, for me. You're it. It doesn't matter how long it takes, as long as you're willing to go through this with me.
[ Because if Ignis isn't, then he might as well bow out now. Noctis has his heart set on him, and as far as he's concerned, the whole getting married thing is just another technicality, more for the benefit of the people than themselves. That one can wait. ] But if you're not sure if this is what you want, then now's the best time to speak before I put hopes on anything.
[ He takes a breath. Sighs. ] I fucked it up once, Iggy. I don't want to do it again. Not with you.
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[ Noctis might be reckless sometimes, but he likes to think that he's got a sense of self-preservation, mostly. The wounds from this haven't yet healed, and he's in no hurry to rush the process. It will take years, and he's prepared for it; he doesn't want to mess this up any more than Ignis does, and he'd meant it when he said he wanted it done properly. He takes a step forward, sighing impatiently. ]
I know what we have to do where the Council's concerned. Bring them all in for all I care, let them run through this however they want for however long they want. But you need to know something: this is it, for me. You're it. It doesn't matter how long it takes, as long as you're willing to go through this with me.
[ Because if Ignis isn't, then he might as well bow out now. Noctis has his heart set on him, and as far as he's concerned, the whole getting married thing is just another technicality, more for the benefit of the people than themselves. That one can wait. ] But if you're not sure if this is what you want, then now's the best time to speak before I put hopes on anything.
[ He takes a breath. Sighs. ] I fucked it up once, Iggy. I don't want to do it again. Not with you.