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[So. In a word, this whole confrontation could very well be described as a travesty. Between finding out a good deal about Cyrus, which could be described as their objective, and finding out everything about Dawn, it's been generally bad. This day is honestly about as canceled as Sunyshore City itself, and considering the state of the city...well, that's pretty damn canceled.

The beach is probably the last place anyone really wants to go, considering the weather, but it's there and at the very least, it's quiet. It's not much of a party, all considered, but at least they're not all cramped in the lighthouse. For whatever it's worth.

May as well rest before they go in another direction tomorrow; everyone's liable to be weary after today.]

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[...Ignis just shook his head slightly, lingering away from the water and petting his shiny Eevee as if trying to focus on keeping his hands busy.]

What about you?

[...yeah. Yeah, she gets it. A frustrated sigh escapes her, honestly, seeing the distant air leave her and shifting to straight frustration.]

...I don't think it's an answer anyone wants to hear, Ignis. There's a reason I asked first.

[she wants!! to avoid thinking!!

She shifts a bit, moving down to rub at her sore legs a bit.]

I don't blame you for not being well, really.

Edited (wording) 2018-10-14 05:06 (UTC)

Likewise.

[...]

I don't think your approach is wrong, for whatever it's worth. Just that different battlefields sometimes require different approaches; it's as simple and yet complex as that.

[...]

I wasn't about to lie to that gods forsaken man. [That's...an interesting way to start.] I'm terribly sorry, but even on orders, I could not have managed that much. He was the one who asked, and I'm not sorry for answering him honestly. I'm not even sorry that it's earned me the prestigious honor of 'deserves to be eradicated'.

[She's so goddamn frustrated.]

...I should have kept my mouth shut, and for that alone, I shall apologize.

You've nothing to apologize for. I didn't lie to him either--even if we had, I don't doubt he'd have known somehow.

[He gently placed the nameless Eevee down near Hemera, placing a hand on Camilla's arm.]

...You aren't a terrible person or anything like that, Camilla.

Oh, let's not kid ourselves, Ignis.

[Yeah she. Kind of actively shrugs him off there, with a humorless laugh.]

I really am quite the vicious beast when it comes down to it. I've long since accepted that.

[Deadpan:]

Camilla, I singlehandedly destroyed an entire battalion occupying a city and would have broken every bone in an an enemy general's body in search of information had he not escaped.

I don't deal in 'good' morality as most understand it. It's simply not my concern what you've done on any battlefield or how nightmarishly awful you think you are. Your convictions are ironclad, and you have ever been a caring person to every last one of us.

That's really all I need to know.

Ignis, there's no think behind it. I became that sort of person in order to protect what was dear to me. I've long since accepted just what on earth I was going to be viewed as.

[That much is admittedly snapped out almost immediately, just. Honestly, kind of irritated. But she tries to ease a little more after that.]

...Forgive me, that was out of turn. [She breathes a bit.] I do everything in my power to ensure that I am kindly to this group, so that they may be able to rely on me. I want to be relied on, because otherwise, I'm not sure what to do.

[It really did make perfect sense why he liked Camilla so much, didn't it? Because in even just that respect...they were doing the same thing.]

My apologies; perhaps I misspoke in that respect. But even so...the fact that you wish to be relied on makes you a worthwhile friend to me regardless of what you are.

...I'm the same way. You more than anyone left understands that.

[Because without Noctis, he had nothing to lose in just punching Cyrus' teeth down his throat. It was the fact that the others needed him to keep things in order that kept his head screwed on straight.]

...I know you are, Ignis. That's why we're such good friends in the first place, among the many other reasons; we understand each other's circumstances.

[...It is nice to hear, at the very least. Camilla calms a bit more, the sound of shifting happening again as she runs her hand through her hair.]

...I shouldn't let myself be so affected by that madman. But hearing that I didn't deserve understanding from you all...I think that's what got to me the most. Hearing about what happened to Dawn simply made matters worse.

Of course you deserve it, Camilla. Even if you didn't, we've a terrible habit of reaching out all the same. And that much is our will and choice, regardless of anything else.

...We'll handle what to do about Cynthia when next we speak to her. I promise you that. Let me take care of things while you take whatever time you need to pull yourself back together.

...I question you lot sometimes, but I suppose that much is true. You're all quite stubborn, when you want to be.

[Ah, gods, Cynthia. There's a bad subject.]

...I haven't forgiven her since the subject of Dawn was first brought up, truth be told. The fact that she would send a ten year old girl out to war...that much, in and of itself, was completely unforgivable in my eyes. Really, I've wanted to give her an earful for that for a long time, but it simply didn't seem a good idea.

I may simply need to stay away from her, Ignis. But...I will do what I am able, if nothing else, to get myself back in order. You can be assured of that.

I understand. I haven't fully trusted her for a long time now, but I don't see us as having an abundance of choice. Much as that's a bridge I'd like to burn, we have to keep it in one piece for a while yet.

['it sucks and she's always been shady but we're not exactly trippin' allies around here']

But I trust you. You needn't deal with her if that's what you wish, and I'll handle what I can for as long as you require it of me.

...Keep that up, and I'll wonder if you're going to start taking orders from me, next.

[there was an attempt at a joke, there]

...Don't strain yourself, Ignis. If it does become too much, seek me out and I will do what I am able. I know she is...certainly a difficult one to deal with.

[...to say the very least, christ. Camilla's at least been able to play nice, but good lord this is gonna put a strain on people.]

Let's not get too outlandish, now.

[But he did at least smile, bitter and tired as it looked.]

You needn't worry. I'll be sure to seek you out when necessary and continue to rely on you so long as you try to do the same in return.

Now, now. I'm going to worry for you regardless; that's simply in my nature as a...

[...sometimes she forgets that Ignis is like, not the same age as her but is actually way older.]

...typical big sister to look out for others. You're not escaping that.

But of course. You are the only person I'm willing to put stock in the orders of, after all; I'm thankful to have a commanding party as reliable as you.

[ignis is in fact 32, camilla honey.]

I'm honored, truly. I can't say I'm quite the commander compared to some people I know, but I hope I prove myself worth that.

[how is he so old]

Come now, we haven't perished yet. That counts for more than you might think.

[a ten year timeskip and having seen a lot of shit.]

It does. I'd even dare call that a good baseline.

Oh, I'd agree with you wholeheartedly. It's more credit than I'm willing to give most other tacticians back home.

A flattering assessment, truly.

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