My, how considerate of you. There is just one little flaw in your plan. I never abandoned my charge. It was everyone else who abandoned you. Let them see the monster they created. It is a just punishment.

[Can't stop. Won't stop. No stoppin' this train!]

As if you need to tell someone in my condition about how eternal darkness is.

[Even if the idea of being snuffed out does stir a slight bit of fea-- No! He won't acknowledge it. Let it be snuffed out instead.]

I'm afraid I can't agree with you on that. Passionate flames never die as long they seek the next step to their goal no matter how large or small.

[Ignis raises his head. If he could see, he would be staring Ardyn straight in the eye.]

And they only have to burn alone if they chose to do so when another flame seeks them out.