[ allowing noctis to retreat is the best move to make -- it won't take very push to push him from being avoidant to lashing out, and with the meeting as fraught as it is, chances of saying the wrong thing are exponentially higher than ever.

noctis sees it for what it is, and relaxes just a little in quiet gratitude. which, of course, aids in noctis offering more instead of prickling defensively. ]

This morning, I think? There was leftover casserole.

[ and he's hungry. he hadn't actually thought to make something, not when he had been curious as to ignis' absence and was searching for him. eyeing his wet trousers, he continues. ]

You've still got clothes at our -- my place. Do you wanna come and get changed?