Clarus couldn't be completely sure, but he did feel that maybe he was finally making some progress. So he pressed on, striding after the pair and trying to put himself between them once more. Every one of his instincts told him not to turn his back on an opponent, which Ravus was, so he raised his sword and spoke over his shoulder to Ignis.

"The events you are seeing now have completed, Ignis," he continued, watching Ravus warily. "Come back to Vaikuntha now. Noctis, the real Noctis, needs you. He always has, he always will."