[ noctis has entirely overlooked the possibility that he might be a newcomer, and just assumes that ignis might just be helping out with visitors at the well the way he always does -- give or take a couple of days. ignis' couple days of absence has been noted, and noctis had left messages when he hadn't come back for a day. second, and perhaps ignis simply needed some time away, even if dread had curled in the pit of his stomach.
noctis hadn't gone to check on ignis' house, fearing what he might find.
but here he is again, a vision and treat for the senses, and noctis brightens when he finds him, hurrying over and coming to sit by him -- but not first without a soft greeting kiss, which had become a sweet par for the course whenever they interacted these days.
he's smiling, relieved and warm. ]
Helping people out again, huh? I was wondering where you were.
arrival
noctis hadn't gone to check on ignis' house, fearing what he might find.
but here he is again, a vision and treat for the senses, and noctis brightens when he finds him, hurrying over and coming to sit by him -- but not first without a soft greeting kiss, which had become a sweet par for the course whenever they interacted these days.
he's smiling, relieved and warm. ]
Helping people out again, huh? I was wondering where you were.