[He could have given Markus an official explanation, and it would've sufficed. But Ignis delves deeper, offers something more personal, and it provides further illumination of his relationship with Noctis.
More reasoning why he had been so anxious to find him, to make sure that he was all right, and to be unwilling to trust that he would be safe with a pair of strangers he was unfamiliar with. It's context, and Markus deeply appreciates it, because being in possession of such an empathetic heart, it's difficult to not simply... understand why he acted so fiercely that day.
It's strange how easily the air can be cleared via calm and considerate communication alone.]
I view Noctis as someone with a strong heart, even if the weight of his responsibilities make it easy for self-doubt to creep in. But I've seen his steadiness, warmth, and caring just as prominently. And I owe him very much; he's the one who helped me after an unfortunate encounter with a UNA solider.
That being said, I'm glad that he has others from home to support him when he needs it. From what you've just told me, you're practically his family. I think that's important to have in this place. A small amount of stability when it seems like the world has none. Important and irreplaceable.
This might sound presumptuous, but I don't mean to be. I only want to say one thing: just because Noctis seeks out the company of others, or might need some time away, I don't think you need to view it as... a dilution of your importance to him. Of your role in his life.
[Because Markus remembers the look on Ignis' face when he was turned away at the door by the young king himself. It's difficult to forget, having left its mark on memory.]
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More reasoning why he had been so anxious to find him, to make sure that he was all right, and to be unwilling to trust that he would be safe with a pair of strangers he was unfamiliar with. It's context, and Markus deeply appreciates it, because being in possession of such an empathetic heart, it's difficult to not simply... understand why he acted so fiercely that day.
It's strange how easily the air can be cleared via calm and considerate communication alone.]
I view Noctis as someone with a strong heart, even if the weight of his responsibilities make it easy for self-doubt to creep in. But I've seen his steadiness, warmth, and caring just as prominently. And I owe him very much; he's the one who helped me after an unfortunate encounter with a UNA solider.
That being said, I'm glad that he has others from home to support him when he needs it. From what you've just told me, you're practically his family. I think that's important to have in this place. A small amount of stability when it seems like the world has none. Important and irreplaceable.
This might sound presumptuous, but I don't mean to be. I only want to say one thing: just because Noctis seeks out the company of others, or might need some time away, I don't think you need to view it as... a dilution of your importance to him. Of your role in his life.
[Because Markus remembers the look on Ignis' face when he was turned away at the door by the young king himself. It's difficult to forget, having left its mark on memory.]