It most certainly is my fault if what you've hinted at is true! [Ignis actually jumps a little as he speaks, as if he is surprised by the sharpness of his own words. Still, he doesn't apologize or take them back. Gladio has always blamed himself for more than he should and the Shield has made it very clear in the short time that he's been here that no matter how much he's changed over the 10 years of darkness, that hasn't changed about him. If anything, it's gotten worse.]
I refuse to allow you to carry the full blame of this. Not when I know the inside of my own head as well as I do. I may have had my reasons for staying quiet, but I didn't have to be so bloody me about it!
[He lets out a soft huff then, burying his face in Gladio's hair for several moments before turning back out so he can speak again.]
If I need to remind you, we're an equal match when it comes to levels of stubbornness. Just agree to share the blame with me. It will save us both so much time and energy.
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[Ignis actually jumps a little as he speaks, as if he is surprised by the sharpness of his own words. Still, he doesn't apologize or take them back. Gladio has always blamed himself for more than he should and the Shield has made it very clear in the short time that he's been here that no matter how much he's changed over the 10 years of darkness, that hasn't changed about him. If anything, it's gotten worse.]
I refuse to allow you to carry the full blame of this. Not when I know the inside of my own head as well as I do. I may have had my reasons for staying quiet, but I didn't have to be so bloody me about it!
[He lets out a soft huff then, burying his face in Gladio's hair for several moments before turning back out so he can speak again.]
If I need to remind you, we're an equal match when it comes to levels of stubbornness. Just agree to share the blame with me. It will save us both so much time and energy.