[There was a quick splash as Ardyn ducked lower in the water out of surprise; long violet hair tied up a bit messily and a harsh scar from a stab wound in the middle of his chest, the visible difference between him now and the monster in Altissia was perhaps literally night and day.]

S-sorry, I...well, I thought I might see what all the fuss was about these devices...and, ah--sh-should I leave? Perhaps I should leave.

[Not the least of which being that he seemed legitimately self-conscious.]