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[shatteredlenses]

 

This is Ignis.  Please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.  Storyteller willing, I may actually be able to read messages left for me soon.
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And, no, your Highness, this doesn't mean I will be too busy to make sure you eat your vegetables. 

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[shatteredlenses]

You...

[Oh, forget words! Ignis moves forward to wrap his arms tightly around her, careful to avoid knocking the package from her grip.]

You wondrous creature! You really brought all this for me?

[He seems...pleased.]

[encircling]

[ She laughs softly, quietly, shifting the package so she can hug him back. ]

I did, truly. [ And Mira sounds absolutely ecstatic that he's happy. ] The only thing I require is that you make me at least one meal with these. And once they have grown, I shall have fruits and vegetables for you, too.

[shatteredlenses]

Only one? Darling, I'll make you as many as you want!

[Were it not dangerous with him being blind and the step they are standing on not being all that sturdy, Ignis would pick her up and spin her around in his joy. As it is, he settles for the safer course of giving her another squeeze.]

It's going to be so delightful to season with something other than salt and to use something other than coconut as the side to a dish!

[encircling]

[ She smiles and leans up, pressing a light kiss to his cheek. ]

Goodness, I should have done this sooner if it was going to make you so happy, Ignis.

[shatteredlenses]

Ah...

[Oh dear, that kiss was unexpected. He flushes slightly, though his smile remains strong as he recovers.]

How can I be anything but happy when I have family who is willing to do such wonderful things for me?

[encircling]

[ She drops back onto her feet, letting out the quietest laugh. ]

You've a point. But, you know, you have done more than enough for us. At least... I can speak for myself in that regard, for certain.

[shatteredlenses]

It's been my honor and my pleasure to help you. All of you.

[Ignis falls silent for a moment then, head tilting down as if he is looking at the package in his hands.]

I've done this all my life and never needed reward for it. Seeing others happy, safe, and comfortable has always been enough.