[That Albert can revere and admire him while also being equals is something terribly special to him. The fact that he's found someone he can be that comfortable with is in itself a comfort.

His whole body is turned toward Ignis, full attention on him in a most undignified manner, so that he actually has to move the chair slightly when the food is set before him.]

It's so easy to praise you, though. [He thinks it'll be a cold day in hell before he sees a fault or a flaw in this man. Watery-eyed, he looks down at the pastry.]

I can't believe you remembered me talking about this. No, I... can believe it, because you're you, but I still think I might be dreaming.

[A glance up.]

I hope you know I'll be paying this back in kind, when I can. Somehow.