[Prompto's own expression falls a bit, then softens as he realizes what Ignis is getting at. Blue eyes close gently with a peaceful sigh at the gentle touches, always relaxing to him in their own right.]
I know, I know- but you also don't have to always do everything alone, okay? If you ever need a hand, I am here to lend it. Plus...I dunno, maybe it shows I am not afraid anymore if I stand up and say things, right? Instead of running off all freaked out and hiding away.
That's some real 4d chess though, Iggy. Sounds just like your kinda plan!
[In his eyes, it's simply the most obvious choice. He wonders how quickly Ardyn will see through it... and if that will override any immediate emotional response to being treated nicely. They'll just have to wait and see.]
[In the meanwhile, he continues to idly stroke along Prompto's skin.]
You know that sort of thing only works if you're actually not afraid, Prompto. You needn't worry about me doing things on my own; I will always have Gladio if nothing else.
Just... focus on yourself, hm? Recover from all that was done from you. Scars such as those can be... worryingly deep.
[And Prompto is the type to hide things, like a stray cat going dead silent and hiding its injuries beneath a porch.]
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I know, I know- but you also don't have to always do everything alone, okay? If you ever need a hand, I am here to lend it. Plus...I dunno, maybe it shows I am not afraid anymore if I stand up and say things, right? Instead of running off all freaked out and hiding away.
That's some real 4d chess though, Iggy. Sounds just like your kinda plan!
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[In his eyes, it's simply the most obvious choice. He wonders how quickly Ardyn will see through it... and if that will override any immediate emotional response to being treated nicely. They'll just have to wait and see.]
[In the meanwhile, he continues to idly stroke along Prompto's skin.]
You know that sort of thing only works if you're actually not afraid, Prompto. You needn't worry about me doing things on my own; I will always have Gladio if nothing else.
Just... focus on yourself, hm? Recover from all that was done from you. Scars such as those can be... worryingly deep.
[And Prompto is the type to hide things, like a stray cat going dead silent and hiding its injuries beneath a porch.]