[ No, that's not terribly threatening, even though Noctis senses the intent perfectly well. Ignis' energy is waning, worn thin from what little exertion Noctis allows him these days, and he makes a silent note to reduce it further, at least until Ignis shores up his strength. ]
You're all more than that. [ He says more gently than he usually would -- more than shields, they're his friends, brothers in arms, especially Ignis, who is so, so much more. He's a partner, a lover, he's such an immense part of Noctis' life that he won't know what to do with himself if Ignis slips away from him. ] You, especially.
[ He musters a small smile, wrapping an arm around his shoulder to draw him closer against his chest. Might as well take advantage of this when Ignis is still seeking warmth instead of shedding it. ] And you should really be sleeping instead of arguing with me.
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You're all more than that. [ He says more gently than he usually would -- more than shields, they're his friends, brothers in arms, especially Ignis, who is so, so much more. He's a partner, a lover, he's such an immense part of Noctis' life that he won't know what to do with himself if Ignis slips away from him. ] You, especially.
[ He musters a small smile, wrapping an arm around his shoulder to draw him closer against his chest. Might as well take advantage of this when Ignis is still seeking warmth instead of shedding it. ] And you should really be sleeping instead of arguing with me.