[ The shudder in those fingers doesn't go by unnoticed but Noctis is kind enough not to comment, brow furrowing instead as Prompto answers but then keeps moving. This is far enough, he wants to say, half-tempted to stay close to Ignis solely because of how recently he's dealt with Ardyn, but... if they're continuing onward, there's a reason. It's something Prompto needs and he's not about to deny him that, not with how hard this is already going to be.

Climbing the ladder one-handed isn't easy but he manages, palm helping to hoist him up the last rung so that he can stand next to him, equal. ]

... listen, I...

I wasn't trying to snap; it's not like either of us got lessons on how to handle stuff like this. I dunno is there's a "right" way... I just know I want to hear what you have to say.

Need to hear it, maybe.