It was true that darkness was looming above them and he didn't want to be so sad either, so it was better to joke around.

"I-shut up!" His cheeks were pink, and even his ears. "I, yeah, but I don't know how to just..I've never managed that. You remember me my whole teenage life." He was mildly frustrated with himself, but honestly, he understood the problem, but it didn't mean he could fix it.

"I know you don't. I'm really..honoured." He was flattered, and honoured and he felt so warm when Noctis looked at him. He adored him with all of his heart. There was no one else he liked like Noctis. "I'm so glad to have you."