[No hesitation. The same gentle tone answered Noctis, a scarred hand running light over Noctis' hair in reassurance, the consolation of an elder brother that had never completely lost that protective nature even in the wake of betrayal and eternity.]
[That offer was something Ardyn had never had--no, something he had foolishly never allowed himself to have. He could have confided in Aera, could have gone back home and reconciled with Somnus before things went too far. But...he didn't. He'd been afraid, just as he said. Afraid of failure. Afraid of being seen as a monster. Afraid of letting the weight of all the world crash down around him because his shoulders could no longer bear it.]
Any time at all; no matter what's going on, how late it might be, or anything else. I would be flattered to know you were willing to trust me enough for that, and truly happy to give whatever aid I can be to you.
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[No hesitation. The same gentle tone answered Noctis, a scarred hand running light over Noctis' hair in reassurance, the consolation of an elder brother that had never completely lost that protective nature even in the wake of betrayal and eternity.]
[That offer was something Ardyn had never had--no, something he had foolishly never allowed himself to have. He could have confided in Aera, could have gone back home and reconciled with Somnus before things went too far. But...he didn't. He'd been afraid, just as he said. Afraid of failure. Afraid of being seen as a monster. Afraid of letting the weight of all the world crash down around him because his shoulders could no longer bear it.]
Any time at all; no matter what's going on, how late it might be, or anything else. I would be flattered to know you were willing to trust me enough for that, and truly happy to give whatever aid I can be to you.