Prompto, Noctis - they'd both done their best to give him what information they could with all of them being surprised by the sudden reunion (or even knowing it was a reunion). Ignis appreciates both of their contributions.
However... Him and Gladio were trained for this sort of thing. And, really, Gladio knows him best when it comes to working together in this manner. It may be a lot of information, but he appreciates it, how it addresses the things he's most concerned about and wondered.
Especially when it comes to hearing what happened with Prompto. Just a glance down at Ignis is enough to to see the way his jaw has clenched ever so slightly, matching the pinch in his brow. His duty, of course, is always going to be to Noctis. That won't ever change, which Gladio knows even better than anyone.
And yet, at the same time... For as much as he's loyal to Noctis on a deep and personal level, there's also a more objective part. A part that says that his duty is also a duty that helps the people as a whole.
He's glad that Prompto is deeply loyal to Noctis, he really is. Those who get to know him all understand this, in Ignis's 100% unbiased opinion. However... Surely Prompto never signed up up for giving up his life, back when he was trying to hide behind trees so that he could work up the nerve to make a new friend.
It feels as though he's failed, in some way.
He'll have to make it up to him, for doing so much for Noctis when neither he nor Gladio were there to do their duty. Prompto always seemed to stress about eating healthy even as much as he succumbed to the temptation of, say, a good burger. Ignis is sure he can think of something that should fulfill both areas...
In the meanwhile, however, Gladio gets a whole bushel of spinach smacked into his face, which is then left there. "If you have time to flirt, then you have time to help me get the ingredients necessary for tonight's dinner," he says, moving on along down the stalls. He's not pulling Gladio along, but he also expects he doesn't need to. "Do we have anymore details on the event which occurred before your arrival?"
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However... Him and Gladio were trained for this sort of thing. And, really, Gladio knows him best when it comes to working together in this manner. It may be a lot of information, but he appreciates it, how it addresses the things he's most concerned about and wondered.
Especially when it comes to hearing what happened with Prompto. Just a glance down at Ignis is enough to to see the way his jaw has clenched ever so slightly, matching the pinch in his brow. His duty, of course, is always going to be to Noctis. That won't ever change, which Gladio knows even better than anyone.
And yet, at the same time... For as much as he's loyal to Noctis on a deep and personal level, there's also a more objective part. A part that says that his duty is also a duty that helps the people as a whole.
He's glad that Prompto is deeply loyal to Noctis, he really is. Those who get to know him all understand this, in Ignis's 100% unbiased opinion. However... Surely Prompto never signed up up for giving up his life, back when he was trying to hide behind trees so that he could work up the nerve to make a new friend.
It feels as though he's failed, in some way.
He'll have to make it up to him, for doing so much for Noctis when neither he nor Gladio were there to do their duty. Prompto always seemed to stress about eating healthy even as much as he succumbed to the temptation of, say, a good burger. Ignis is sure he can think of something that should fulfill both areas...
In the meanwhile, however, Gladio gets a whole bushel of spinach smacked into his face, which is then left there. "If you have time to flirt, then you have time to help me get the ingredients necessary for tonight's dinner," he says, moving on along down the stalls. He's not pulling Gladio along, but he also expects he doesn't need to. "Do we have anymore details on the event which occurred before your arrival?"