( Her lips curl up in a smirk as Ignis has to pause to think about an answer. ) If you have to think about it, Ignis, it’s been too long. ( But she doesn’t begrudge him it at all. She’s not exactly one to talk herself — but she also knows the coming days there will be more than a few people looking to Ignis for how to proceed, not so much a former Captain of the Empire.
The hand on his arm tightens briefly. ) And it will all still be there to be done in a few hours.
( She pauses for a moment, debating her next words before she continues. ) Right now it’s contained, in a couple hours everyone will know what’s happened. With the Prince gone — ( She shrugs even though she knows he won’t see it. It was easy to forget sometimes that they were so young, especially in Ignis’ case, but it weighs on her in that moment. That what remained of Noctis’ kingdom would look to them in the coming days, weeks. ) It’s going to be a lot, you should rest while you can.
( And she's not exactly waiting for him to give in as she moves them towards one of the rooms. )
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The hand on his arm tightens briefly. ) And it will all still be there to be done in a few hours.
( She pauses for a moment, debating her next words before she continues. ) Right now it’s contained, in a couple hours everyone will know what’s happened. With the Prince gone — ( She shrugs even though she knows he won’t see it. It was easy to forget sometimes that they were so young, especially in Ignis’ case, but it weighs on her in that moment. That what remained of Noctis’ kingdom would look to them in the coming days, weeks. ) It’s going to be a lot, you should rest while you can.
( And she's not exactly waiting for him to give in as she moves them towards one of the rooms. )