[Whatever Noctis might have expected from him Gladio straightens, amber eyes wide in surprise and something that almost looked like fear. His breath catches in his throat and he stares at Noct for a long moment, disbelieving. ]
No... [ Breathless and lost, he shakes his head. No it can't be like that. He is destined to serve his King, to Shield him from all enemies. The idea that he should fail so utterly, that he should survive when Noct does not is like a physical blow. ]
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No... [ Breathless and lost, he shakes his head. No it can't be like that. He is destined to serve his King, to Shield him from all enemies. The idea that he should fail so utterly, that he should survive when Noct does not is like a physical blow. ]
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