[Sand may muffle footsteps and injury take away sight, but it will take more than that to keep Ignis from recognizing the presence of one so familiar to him. Before Gladio even speaks, the he has tilted his head in the Shield's direction.]
Welcome back.
[It's good to have him there. Despite any differences they might have had over Noctis' training, and despite Ignis' own uncertainty about how accepting Gladio will be of his injury, there is no one else he can trust more at his side.]
Gladio? [He's confused at first when the metal rod is placed into his hand, but as soon as the explanation comes, his expression softens and his chest tightens. Ignis knew he would eventually need to find something to use as a cane. Bringing himself to actually act on the knowledge is something his pride had not let him do just yet.
Slightly shaky fingers run over the rod once Ignis has brought it to rest across his knees. He needs to learn its dimensions by heart to make the most used of it, but stops after the first pass to send a small smile Gladio's way.]
Thank you. I'm most grateful. I hope finding it wasn't too much trouble.
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Welcome back.
[It's good to have him there. Despite any differences they might have had over Noctis' training, and despite Ignis' own uncertainty about how accepting Gladio will be of his injury, there is no one else he can trust more at his side.]
Gladio?
[He's confused at first when the metal rod is placed into his hand, but as soon as the explanation comes, his expression softens and his chest tightens. Ignis knew he would eventually need to find something to use as a cane. Bringing himself to actually act on the knowledge is something his pride had not let him do just yet.
Slightly shaky fingers run over the rod once Ignis has brought it to rest across his knees. He needs to learn its dimensions by heart to make the most used of it, but stops after the first pass to send a small smile Gladio's way.]
Thank you. I'm most grateful. I hope finding it wasn't too much trouble.