[The moment they step onto the firm ground on the other side of the bridge, it's as if Ignis' mind clears up completely. No looming shadows, dripping plague, and dark whispers and chuckles down his neck. It feels as if he can breathe again.
Ignis nods a few times in response and exhales heavily.]
I know, Noct. But... it's- [hard. So hard to see it all over again. Ardyn taunting him, threatening to corrupt him, to turn him against Noctis and that is his true nightmare. As if this place knows his fears, things of which Ignis is afraid of happening- Ardyn appearing here and-
He'd rather jump in the canyon and die over and over again rather than let that happen.
Still leading the way to their place, Ignis pulls Noctis closer, grip on his hand tightening even more.] I'm sorry... I know, I should know better.
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Ignis nods a few times in response and exhales heavily.]
I know, Noct. But... it's- [hard. So hard to see it all over again. Ardyn taunting him, threatening to corrupt him, to turn him against Noctis and that is his true nightmare. As if this place knows his fears, things of which Ignis is afraid of happening- Ardyn appearing here and-
He'd rather jump in the canyon and die over and over again rather than let that happen.
Still leading the way to their place, Ignis pulls Noctis closer, grip on his hand tightening even more.] I'm sorry... I know, I should know better.