Social standards were always more lax for other people than for him, even before his own personal standards were taken into account. Really, nothing has changed on that front.
Besides the fact that everything between them has changed, although Ignis has to admit it's surprising how it doesn't feel as though things have changed. It's something he ruminates on even as he breaks contact with those deep warm eyes, trying to get himself back on track.
Facing Gladio makes this somewhat difficult, for an Ignis who hasn't had the time to acclimate to his own boyfriend's attractiveness before he started going around shirtless.
Groceries offer the perfect distraction, lowering the difficulty level exponentially. "Yours and Noct's favorites, as long as your tastes haven't changed too much." And he's hoping that's the case. Noct had still shown a disdain for vegetables, so he can't imagine he's gone in a completely different direction... "I don't know Prompto as well yet, from my own position, but I think I still know a little bit. A large well made salad should be somewhat pleasing, if nothing else."
And, although he doesn't say it, it's easier for him to sneak hidden veggies into the rest of Noct's food if he's being distracted by an enormous red herring. Especially if Ignis tries to convince him to try some of it.
Thus are the duties of a royal retainer.
"As for the pastries, even if the fruits are not exactly what was used for the original recipe, I may still find a use for them. If they ring any bell for Noctis, then it means I've gotten one more hint for the flavor profile of the dish." Every little bit counts! Although speaking of fruits... Hold on, he needs to grab his bag first. "Although I did actually pay a visit to the bakery before coming this way, and the owner there seemed to be somewhat helpful. He offered me some of his own stores from his orchard of a fruit I've never heard before."
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Besides the fact that everything between them has changed, although Ignis has to admit it's surprising how it doesn't feel as though things have changed. It's something he ruminates on even as he breaks contact with those deep warm eyes, trying to get himself back on track.
Facing Gladio makes this somewhat difficult, for an Ignis who hasn't had the time to acclimate to his own boyfriend's attractiveness before he started going around shirtless.
Groceries offer the perfect distraction, lowering the difficulty level exponentially. "Yours and Noct's favorites, as long as your tastes haven't changed too much." And he's hoping that's the case. Noct had still shown a disdain for vegetables, so he can't imagine he's gone in a completely different direction... "I don't know Prompto as well yet, from my own position, but I think I still know a little bit. A large well made salad should be somewhat pleasing, if nothing else."
And, although he doesn't say it, it's easier for him to sneak hidden veggies into the rest of Noct's food if he's being distracted by an enormous red herring. Especially if Ignis tries to convince him to try some of it.
Thus are the duties of a royal retainer.
"As for the pastries, even if the fruits are not exactly what was used for the original recipe, I may still find a use for them. If they ring any bell for Noctis, then it means I've gotten one more hint for the flavor profile of the dish." Every little bit counts! Although speaking of fruits... Hold on, he needs to grab his bag first. "Although I did actually pay a visit to the bakery before coming this way, and the owner there seemed to be somewhat helpful. He offered me some of his own stores from his orchard of a fruit I've never heard before."