[ Noctis notices. He sees a lot more than people give him credit for, but he wouldn't have it any other way -- he would rather be underestimated, even if it sometimes sticks in his craw.

Now, however, it's about Prompto and everything that just unfurled, words and unpleasant reminders of what will come for Noctis rattling around in his head. Ardyn kills Luna, and Ardyn hurts Prompto. It all comes down to the man, in the end.

He gently reaches for him and puts a hand on his shoulder. ]

Yeah, I know. But you did what you could, buddy.

[ He says softly. He's roiling inside, itching to fight, to do something, anything -- to take Ardyn out so he wouldn't hurt anyone else again, but it wouldn't be smart. ]

The thing is... we gotta steer him away from people. Make sure he doesn't hurt them.