[ He never got to tell Ignis that, and he hopes it's not too late. How he had sometimes taken Ignis for granted, believed that those days would last forever -- that Ignis would be by his side, loyal and faithful, loving and more devoted than Noctis deserves. It's bittersweet, how he never told Ignis how much he loved him with all his heart; that one time didn't seem adequate, and now he can't say it without it being a noose around this man's neck.
So he keeps it to himself, and looks out at the recovering city, remembering how bad it was when they returned. So much of it gone, crumbled, but within the ashes hope still thrives, and now, months on, it looks one hell of a lot better. They still have a long way to go, but progress is progress.
He nods, heading back towards the door to give him the privacy he needs, although really, he definitely doesn't mind the slip and all. He pauses then, just a little reluctant to leave. ]
Sure. Would you -- like to have lunch with me? You can say no.
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[ He never got to tell Ignis that, and he hopes it's not too late. How he had sometimes taken Ignis for granted, believed that those days would last forever -- that Ignis would be by his side, loyal and faithful, loving and more devoted than Noctis deserves. It's bittersweet, how he never told Ignis how much he loved him with all his heart; that one time didn't seem adequate, and now he can't say it without it being a noose around this man's neck.
So he keeps it to himself, and looks out at the recovering city, remembering how bad it was when they returned. So much of it gone, crumbled, but within the ashes hope still thrives, and now, months on, it looks one hell of a lot better. They still have a long way to go, but progress is progress.
He nods, heading back towards the door to give him the privacy he needs, although really, he definitely doesn't mind the slip and all. He pauses then, just a little reluctant to leave. ]
Sure. Would you -- like to have lunch with me? You can say no.