[ His eyes are wholly fixed on Ignis just as they have been for the past half an hour, taking the time to see to it that he was at least fed and given water before Noctis had aided in his loss of consciousness. A careful touch to his forehead, an application of his power, and his already tapped-out adviser was quick to succumb to his own need for rest.
Which leaves Noctis to think.
Think about his talk with Prompto, think about what new burdens Ardyn had placed upon him, think about everything. How they're trapped here. What they've been through back home. What he's done, what he should do -- the importance of being a friend and a brother, the importance of being a leader and a ruler. But... he's still missing pieces of the puzzle, and the person who holds at least a few of them walks in with his head down. Noctis knows he's not much more eager for this than he is. ]
Yeah. He won't get up any time soon. [ His voice sounds tired in a way that isn't physical, but even a second after Prompto sits he's standing. ]
We should leave him to it, still. [ Eyes narrow as he hones in on the bruises, swallowing thickly. ] ... okay?
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Which leaves Noctis to think.
Think about his talk with Prompto, think about what new burdens Ardyn had placed upon him, think about everything. How they're trapped here. What they've been through back home. What he's done, what he should do -- the importance of being a friend and a brother, the importance of being a leader and a ruler. But... he's still missing pieces of the puzzle, and the person who holds at least a few of them walks in with his head down. Noctis knows he's not much more eager for this than he is. ]
Yeah. He won't get up any time soon. [ His voice sounds tired in a way that isn't physical, but even a second after Prompto sits he's standing. ]
We should leave him to it, still. [ Eyes narrow as he hones in on the bruises, swallowing thickly. ] ... okay?