[ the answer from gladio isn't exactly a surprise to ignis as he duly listens to the other's thoughts on the matter. how nice it must be to so ignorant of the facts and just go running headfirst into whatever was going on. it didn't matter that they were in an outpost that would probably get destroyed in the fighting or that normally they would fight the niflheim forces out in the open and away from innocent people.

later ignis would realize his reaction is out of proportion to what's going on, bordering on the line of hysteria, but right now in the moment he's barely even aware. all he can feel is the persistent sense of loss. he should be consoling his friend, mourning the loss of noct, not feeling irritated at the other for the slightest resistance.] No, we all need to be leaving shortly. We cannot allow the fighting to take place here. Drink your coffee and be ready to move.