[He believes that Noctis is strong, that whatever awaits him back home he'll be able to face with a steeled spine. The power of a leader to not allow any obstacle to overcome them, to beat back loss and turn it into motivation to push forward. He has that faith and it's unerring.
The rest, though? It's unexpected. He drafts replies, over and over, but none are sent. Until one is.]
Prompto, this isn't about me. It's always been a risk that the people we're close to, or the ones we grow close to, would disappear without a trace. Maybe they'll come back, maybe they won't. Even if I'm not fine, I don't need to burden others with my problems, when we have so much more to worry about right now.
[...]
That isn't to say I'm not grateful. But I'd rather look out for you; I'd rather look out for everyone than to turn that worry inward.
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The rest, though? It's unexpected. He drafts replies, over and over, but none are sent. Until one is.]
Prompto, this isn't about me. It's always been a risk that the people we're close to, or the ones we grow close to, would disappear without a trace. Maybe they'll come back, maybe they won't. Even if I'm not fine, I don't need to burden others with my problems, when we have so much more to worry about right now.
[...]
That isn't to say I'm not grateful. But I'd rather look out for you; I'd rather look out for everyone than to turn that worry inward.