Were it within my power, I would let you stay here with me forever.

[But it's not. Nothing he can do will keep Monsun from vanishing and taking this man with it. At least, until Ignis is able to find a way to force the Chancellor to allow him to the surface.]

I could fill your ears with so many embarrassing stories from Noctis' childhood, but I won't. I don't want anyone else here with us now even if just in thought.

[It is, perhaps, the first time he's ever not wanted Noctis somewhere near him, and Ignis really isn't sure what to make of that. It's so selfish of him, and logically he knows he should feel guilty for that.

He doesn't.]