No--I'm the one that needs to apologize. I'll not be able to protect you any longer, so please stay out of trouble. I-...people need you around here.

[His voice dropped to something shaky and quiet, a light hand brushing Ignis' hair from his face.]

And if you'll not accept farewell, then at least allow me to say goodbye, whether temporary or permanent.

[Ardyn closed the short distance between them for no more than a half-second, brushing the briefest and feather-light kiss against Ignis' lips before pulling back.]

...I'm sorry. I don't ask your forgiveness--I don't deserve it after all I've done. But please--no matter what happens, no matter how insistent you are upon this point...don't let me hurt you again.