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I dare say that I can make this at camp.
*Strikes troughs are things he won't be able to respond to, he's canonically blind! Will update if things happen in-game.
*Braille unlocked on his phone, Tony Stark unlocked it for him IC-ly. Ignis may be a bit slow at first at responding, but once he picks it up better he'll respond quicker. Ignis can text people now!
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Date: 2021-02-17 06:30 (UTC)From:[He couldn't help it and he really hoped Prompto and Ignis both would forgive him, but he reached out and put his hand over Ignis' when he seemed so upset.]
I did something very similar in my world. What I'm saying is it's messed up that was the only option. Have you allowed yourself to be human and acknowledge that it wasn't fair that these old kings of Insomnia who supposedly were meant to protect the world punish someone for doing something as noble as you did? They should've helped you.
[He realized how out of bounds he was here and sat back, removing his hand.]
Sorry. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to cross any lines. I just know the Ignis I know would've been so focused on the duty of that act he'd never let himself take a moment and mourn what was unjustly taken from him because it was done for a noble cause. Are you different than that?
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Date: 2021-02-17 06:47 (UTC)From:... You do forget where we are, Tony. [ No one is going to think twice about that gesture. ]
They did help me rescue Noct.
[ An act of duty? No, his feelings went further than that. ]
It was act of duty, an act of care and love that I hold for Noctis. We've known each other since we were little kids, I was six when I met him. I don't know if you know that.
[ He inhales a sigh. ]
In this world, they have a virtual reality cafe and I can see in there. I've always preferred to have my world crystal clear. It is cruel what they took from me and I acknowledge that's its a hefty price to pay. I miss being able to see.
[ He sighs heavily. ]
Until I rescued Prompto here, I was struggling with finding a way to protect my family. Gladio's helping me getting back into shape with battle. I'm re-learning how to cook. It's been a struggle, but I'll get there.
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Date: 2021-02-17 07:03 (UTC)From:[He's way too new to know what Ignis is alluding to there. He'd apologized at the public gesture.]
I do. I know you used to teach him about the stars and you covered for him when got caught sneaking out of the Citadel. You loved Noct and you took an oath to be his advisor and take care of him.
[He shifted on the couch a bit, partially because Rio was kneading on a tender spot on his leg.]
Why is it so important to you to distance yourself from this other Ignis? Is it because the idea of another version of yourself exists or is it something Gladio said that makes you want to differentiate yourself?
[He listened about the sight. He inwardly vowed to find a way to give Ignis back his sight someday too.]
I'll help too anyway I can. I'm fairly good in the kitchen if you'd like some help there or I can help with you and Gladio.
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Date: 2021-02-17 07:19 (UTC)From:Ah, no. There was another Ignis here before me. I'm thankful Gladio gave you a heads up on me being here; a lot of people knew me from the other Ignis that was here. So that doesn't bother me. It... did make things awkward with a few people though. [ Ardyn being the big one. ]
You know I'm loyal to a fault, it's just as I told you, no matter how bad things got, I'm there for my family. To know that he did that puzzles me in a great way. I get the impression that he made Gladio feel unwelcome, if he what said to me is anything to go by.
[ That earns a little smile. ]
I have a recipe book if you ever want to take a look at it. [ Considering the way how Lup drilled him over the Eos meats, he wouldn't be surprised if Tony has questions there too. ]
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Date: 2021-02-17 07:35 (UTC)From:[He sort of did at least. It bothered him that this was still the impression this Ignis had of the one he had loved. He knew the train had been difficult and it wouldn't be too surprising if he had some lingering mental damage from that place, so it seemed unfair.]
I know he and Gladio had issues, but you- he- was there for his family. He was always there for me and for our daughter, Madoka. She was a young girl who found herself on the train without parents and he took her under his wing.
[And fate was cruel and making him mourn the loss of yet another child he would never see again.
He smiled at the offer to look at the recipe book. He'd seen it a hundred times, but he knew what the gesture meant and he appreciated it.]
Thank you. I'd like that. Sometime we need to be in a kitchen though so I can show you my white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. They were Morgan's favorite.
[He hesitated.]
Morgan was my five year old daughter I left behind from my world.
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Date: 2021-02-17 08:03 (UTC)From:[ He's... feeling better about things, he just hopes that Tony is feeling the same way. ]
Gladio and I... we're working out our issues. We'll be alright as we keep talking.
Will you get to see her if you go back?
[ Is he another Nyx or Luna that if they go home that they're dead? He doesn't want to assume so he'd rather ask. ]
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Date: 2021-02-17 08:18 (UTC)From:[He felt better now that Ignis knew how good he was in both realities. He was loved in both universes, even if now one of those loves would be a platonic kind.]
He mentioned that. He's.. he's hurting knowing that he becomes this person who treats you three so poorly. You all mean everything to him. Just as he needs to let go of what he remembers of 'train' Ignis, I hope you and the others can keep working on separating who this Gladio is from the one who acted like that.
[He wasn't going to voice it here, but he had doubts that Gladio from the future was wrong.
The last question threw him off a bit and he sucked in a quick breath. His eyes close for a moment and he had to push back against the pain that always came when thinking of his lost family.]
No. I.. if my theory is correct that we return the exact moment we're drawn away then I'll be dead when or if I return. But it'll be worth it. I've met those from later times than me and.. it's worth it.
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Date: 2021-02-17 17:09 (UTC)From:I know, [ Ignis shifts a bit uncomfortably at that, recalling that part of the conversation with Gladio. ] he's told me himself that he doesn't want to be become that person. He's here so he doesn't have to be. The train, it changed him. [ For the better, in his opinion. ]
You're not alone in that, there a few people from Eos who... are dead if they go home.
[ Something catches his attention though. ]
What... do you mean it's worth it?
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Date: 2021-02-17 18:10 (UTC)From:[It was a reminder of how young Ignis was. Tony had often needed to be reminded of that when they disagreed on something. It used to make Ignis upset but there were some things you had to learn from experience and making mistakes. And Tony had made a lot of horrible mistakes.]
I wasn't the only one in the last place I was either. There were a few who had been dead and somehow the train had brought them back to life.
[He tried to say this light-hearted, like he was talking about a club he was a part of, but it didn't work so well. There was pain here. He looked at his hands for a moment before he can continue.]
After all the wrongs I've done and mistakes I've made, dying so I can destroy the bastard that is killing our world and restore peace is a good way to die. It's a much better one than I ever thought I'd have. It's difficult though, continuing to live past that point and know I'll not see my wife or child again.
[He sighed heavily and lifted his gaze to look at his old boyfriend/ fiancé/ whatver.]
You know something about that though, don't you?
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Date: 2021-02-17 18:58 (UTC)From:He made me wonder if he'll have our backs anymore. Gladio scared me, scared Noct. [ Those two had gotten the worst of it, poor Prompto had gotten off a bit easy. ]
I... [ he inhales a sharp breath himself. ]
Do you know anything about Noct's fate?
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Date: 2021-02-17 19:48 (UTC)From:[He wouldn't have been able to explain why exactly, but in that moment, Tony was so angry at Gladio's friends for judging him like they did. He'd come in here to befriend Ignis and he still wanted to- he still loved him. However, he loved Gladio too and really, how dare they make their friend hate himself!]
Look, I know he hurt you and upset Noct and Prompto, but what you all have to understand is that's war. Do you have any idea how much someone has to love you to be willing to break your heart but save your life? That's how much he cared. That's how much he had your backs.
[Tony knew. Tony knew what it was like to hold on to justice and stand up to the people he loved the most, even losing them because they were wrong.
He took a steadying breath.]
Yeah, I do. And we both know which one of you idiots marches him to that damn throne even when his heart is breaking.
[He got up again.]
That's a loyal friend, not the other way around. I'll see you later Ignis. I need some air.
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Date: 2021-02-17 21:04 (UTC)From:Tony!
[ Ignis is up on his feet, moving after Tony. ]
I get it, I bloody know why he said what he did. It hurts, cause I understand where he's coming from. After Altissia, we fell apart. Noct was grieving; he had just lost Lady Lunafreya, I became a shell of myself and Prom was trying to keep the peace. [ Poor Prompto had tried so hard to keep the little family together, but with the way things were... ]
Tensions were high between all of us.
[ It wasn't until Ignis said something about it all that they managed to pull themselves back together. ]
We call ourselves brothers, family and yet, we were falling apart.
[ If Tony only knows bits and pieces, then he can't blame him for feeling the way how he does. Altissia and everything after it had been a nightmare from start to finish. And it's not over, it's far from over if anything from the vision he'd gotten suggests otherwise. Noct had looked much older during... his death.
He pushes that thought aside. ]
Yet, in spite of my blindness and the bickering between us, I stayed with all of them. If you know me, then you know how stubborn I can be.
[ Even with Eos being in danger like that, he refused to budge. Only if he slowed them down. ]
As for Gladio, I know very well that he's not here. We both agree that train Ignis and that Gladio are not here. In spite of that, we talked, we're hurting cause of what our other selves did, but we're talking things out. We're healing.
He's Noct's Shield for a reason. He has to roar as you put it, but that's why he frightened us. He's never been.... that aggressive, it's not in his nature to be.
[ He sighs, hard. Gladio had been so angry that it scared the major hell out of Ignis. ]
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Date: 2021-02-17 21:42 (UTC)From:Do you feel better? I've heard it now. I know the story. You can write a book with all the details if you realize you've forgotten something and I'll read it again if it'll make you happy. I didn't know about Luna and yes, I am very aware of how stubborn you are.
[He sighed, trying to let go of some of the anger, but it was difficult.]
I'm sorry he scared you all and I'm sorry he hurt you. What you all were going through no one should have to go through that. The fates and gods of your world are pure evil and it's not fair.
But what I'm saying is the 'train' Ignis and you aren't so different and 'that' Gladio and the one here in this town aren't either. I don't have to be standing and witnessing the exact scene to know you all fucked up. That's your brother and all three of you doubt him when he needs you to believe in him. What kind of heartless sociopath do you and your precious Noct take him for to be okay with a blind man who doesn't know how to fight without his sight yet go into the battlefield? Fates are cruel and what happened to you is wrong, but that's not his fault. You're blaming the wrong person. If you were men, you would get your heads out of your asses and go apologize to that man who never has and never will be anything but true.
Is there anything else you need to say or may I leave before I scare any more cats?
/wraps this up, sorry Tony
Date: 2021-02-17 22:16 (UTC)From:[ Ignis is mentally tired, not just from this, but from the past month or so. Noct almost died, Prom got sick and not worse if he hadn't found him, so many hard talks lately. His shoulders sag, like he's about to drop. ]
I'm done here.
[ He inhales a sharp breath as he gathers his things up to leave the cafe, poking open his umbrella in the process and leaving Tony behind. ]
Re: /wraps this up, sorry Tony
Date: 2021-02-17 22:28 (UTC)From:Whatever. He waited and let Ignis get a comfortable distance from the cafe before stepping outside. The metallic armor sprang to live, covering his body and he launched into the air. If only he had something to shoot for a few hours...]