[Ignis may not be able to see the glares and scowls that are being passed along, but he can feel the tension and he isn't surprised when Gladio kneels in the sand next to him instead of in the position he had originally suggested. The Shield is trying to compromise and Ardyn is trying to do the same in his own odd way. The two ways just don't quite meet in the middle. Not yet.
That is where he comes in.
Without letting go of Ardyn's hand, Ignis shifts his own so he can run his fingers over the back of it in soothing circles. It's actually kind of hard to keep his breathing steady when Gladio starts applying the paint, but he tries his best, speaking softly as he does. Even as he does, his other hand searches out Gladio's knee so he can rest his fingers gently on it.]
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That is where he comes in.
Without letting go of Ardyn's hand, Ignis shifts his own so he can run his fingers over the back of it in soothing circles. It's actually kind of hard to keep his breathing steady when Gladio starts applying the paint, but he tries his best, speaking softly as he does. Even as he does, his other hand searches out Gladio's knee so he can rest his fingers gently on it.]
Tell me what color he's using?