Noct wanted to hit himself. He really wasn't saying the right things, was he? He reached out to grab the cuff of Ignis' shirt. "Still dote on me a little. I need you. I can't do any of this without you." He said in a hushed voice, holding back his emotion.

He had hoped Ignis was right, and things would go back to normal soon enough. Still, he shook his head. "It's okay. I want to be with you right now."