[ this is an outcome he has definitely considered -- and dreaded. after all, if it can happen to aranea, it can happen to anyone, and ignis doesn't fault albert for assuming the worst. his world is shaken by her departure, the possibility that the person you're fond of can disappear.
and he feels it, too, the profound, painful pulse of his heartache resonating in their bond. he feels for him, his own sadness echoing with his. he leans into his hand and nuzzles into it, aching to comfort him. ]
You did it because that is who you are. For all of your ruthlessness, my love... [ he lifts his head to look to him, his hand coming to rest over his chest. he battles his own private fear, of losing albert, noctis, or anyone that he loves here. but albert needs him, and ignis will be the steel that he needs to rely on. his words are gentle, coaxing. ]
Your heart is not made of iron, and neither are you. I will not allow you to lose yourself, my Albert. Perhaps one day, she will return. We have not yet eliminated that possibility, have we?
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and he feels it, too, the profound, painful pulse of his heartache resonating in their bond. he feels for him, his own sadness echoing with his. he leans into his hand and nuzzles into it, aching to comfort him. ]
You did it because that is who you are. For all of your ruthlessness, my love... [ he lifts his head to look to him, his hand coming to rest over his chest. he battles his own private fear, of losing albert, noctis, or anyone that he loves here. but albert needs him, and ignis will be the steel that he needs to rely on. his words are gentle, coaxing. ]
Your heart is not made of iron, and neither are you. I will not allow you to lose yourself, my Albert. Perhaps one day, she will return. We have not yet eliminated that possibility, have we?