[Ignis sighs softly, hands coming up to weave gently into Ardyn's hair.]

Ardyn, Medicus-mine, listen to me. You can't expect me to believe that if you were in my shoes and I in yours, you would allow me to go to the same fate you wish for yourself. It may be that some fates can't be changed. It may be some stories cannot be rewritten, but until all hope is gone--until every chance has been taken--I won't give up on what may be.