[ The physical touch of Noctis' hand is honestly welcome, now, more than ever. ] Thank you. [ He's going to need to borrow some of Noctis' strength to get through this. ]

... I'll start from the beginning. [ He hasn't even gotten to the rough parts of this yet and he can feel a lump in the back of his throat forming. He hasn't realized how badly this is holding him down. ]

I got separated from Gladio and Prompto early on. We were on a bridge when a magiteck engine got knocked towards us. The bridge got destroyed. [ He's knows he's lucky ] When I came to, I was in the water, holding onto a piece of wood.

I made it to shore. Prompto thought I was a goner, but it'll take more than that.

[ He shifts a little in his seat, causing the cat in his lap to let out an annoyed mew. Oops. He hadn't meant to do that. ]

I tired reaching you on the comms, but you weren't responding, Noct. I got worried. [ to the point where he got reckless ] I asked Gladio and Prompto to keep the enemy distracted while I figured out a way to get to you.

[ this part isn't too bad, he's not cracking yet. though he knows how this might sound to Noctis. ]

I had a bit of help. [ in more ways than one, really. the hookshot, Ravus... ] The first bit of help I received was from an enemy I destroyed. He had something on his arm that allowed him to cross the rooftops so I took it.

[ enjoy that mental image of him doing that, Noctis ]

I was told to try the Eastern Bridge, but when I got there, it got destroyed. I had no choice but to retrace my steps, but when I did, I heard two voices. Ravus and Caligo.

[ He pauses here for a second, allowing Noctis to absorb this so far. Wondering if he recalls Caligo as well. ]