[It's no easier now to hear of Cor's death than it was the first time Gladio mentioned it. Ignis tells himself that is the only reason he hesitates before moving to Gladio's side, but he knows that it's more than that. Ardyn's there--he always is--and Ignis doesn't want to make Gladio or Ardyn feel as if he is taking sides in this. He would comfort them equally if one wasn't so stubbornly dead set again it.

After a few moments, Ignis eventually stands and makes his way to sit at Gladio's side, blindly reaching to find the Shield's hand.]

Grieve all you wish, but please don't blame yourself. Do you know how much extra training he would put your through if he heard you talking like that?

[It's a gentle jest, one he hopes will bring forward good memories of Cor instead of those last moments that Gladio is so determined to focus on.

Ignis only hopes this won't backfire like his earlier attempts to help Gladio have.]