"Yeah," it was, "-but, one that had to be asked anyway." Otherwise he likely wouldn't have said a word. A wry smile crosses his lips for a fraction of a second as he sips the beverage, hoping its warmth will help soothe him. It partially works.
Altissia was only the visible part of the proverbial iceberg, in the grand scheme of things. But yes, it had hit him hard; even now, thinking back on that day crashes into him harder than a tidal wave. Part of that reason sat across the table from him, still whole.
He doesn't have the heart to tell him that, though. So instead he reaches out a little, staring down at the mug of coffee in his hands.
"Already are, Iggy," he admits, a sad smile crossing his lips. "Just being able to talk like this." It means more to Noctis than Ignis could understand. Being able to spend time with them all was more than he could ever ask for. Though sometimes, like now, a little more than he could handle.
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Altissia was only the visible part of the proverbial iceberg, in the grand scheme of things. But yes, it had hit him hard; even now, thinking back on that day crashes into him harder than a tidal wave. Part of that reason sat across the table from him, still whole.
He doesn't have the heart to tell him that, though. So instead he reaches out a little, staring down at the mug of coffee in his hands.
"Already are, Iggy," he admits, a sad smile crossing his lips. "Just being able to talk like this." It means more to Noctis than Ignis could understand. Being able to spend time with them all was more than he could ever ask for. Though sometimes, like now, a little more than he could handle.