No, I didn't go. [ he confirms that much and the fact that Noctis had woken up to an Ignis in his room is telling to. ]

I don't know what came over me. [ he thinks back on that moment when he snapped. ] I don't know where the strength came from, but I was able to shrug off the M.T.'s holding me down like they were nothing.

[ he was able to get up and stand on his on two feet. ]

Noct, please, please don't blame yourself. [ if Noctis is still close enough to Ignis, he can pick up on his nervousness from his breathing and his heart beat picking up.

the fire that had burned in his heart will forever stick with him. the desire and will to protect Noctis. ]

When Ardyn let you go, the Ring of Lucii rolled out of your hand and stopped mere inches from my face. When I got up, I picked up the ring.

[ No stopping now. He'll finish it out. ]

I took an oath to protect you, Noct and I'll forever stand by it.

I put the ring on. [ he finally admits ] I knew the full risks when I put it on, it was a gamble on my part. I asked the Kings of Lucis for their strength and they saw my favor.

[ small, small pause ] When they saw my favor, my eyesight went. The last person I ever saw, Noct, was you. [ he can remember reaching out to Noctis, even as the fire burning pain was hurting him. ]

I went toe to toe with Ardyn until the ring's power ran out, but it was enough to get him to retreat.

I felt weak after that, collapsing somewhere and when I did, I took the ring off. Ravus found me and all I could ask about was you. He assured me that you were ok thanks to what I did.

Gladio and Prompto found us and I don't recall much after that.

[ He's quiet for a second. ] I'm so sorry, Noct. I'm so sorry.

Please. [ voice falling to a whisper ] forgive me. [ He can hear himself saying that in the past on the altar. Begging for Noctis' forgiveness. ]