[Ignis frowns slightly, recognizing Ardyn's reaction for what it is. There was a time all that anger and vitriol was thrown at him in an attempt to push him away. It's harder somehow, seeing it thrown at another, and when Gladio takes his hand, he makes sure to give the Shield's a supportive squeeze. He will have to sit down and talk with Gladio again about all this. It's was easy to agree when Monsun was bringing all their good sides out and before the insults started to fly, but now...
He's jolted out of his thoughts when he realizes just where Gladio is planning for him to rest during this whole thing and stops his descent, tilting his head back at Ardyn,]
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He's jolted out of his thoughts when he realizes just where Gladio is planning for him to rest during this whole thing and stops his descent, tilting his head back at Ardyn,]
Are you okay with this, beloved monster?