[He makes the offer with such solemnity, it feels more like an oath than some gesture of returned friendship. If they weren't where they are in the conversation, after all that's happened — it might make Cain intolerably uncomfortable. But because he does understand, and with the added gravity of Noctis's confession of royalty now between them, he just... nods his head in acceptance and agreement.]
I won't lie to you.
[Curiosity causes him to refocus, looking carefully at Noctis's face in the dark. Less guarded with the awareness that he went out and did this just for Cain's benefit. Their point of connection, through language.]
no subject
I won't lie to you.
[Curiosity causes him to refocus, looking carefully at Noctis's face in the dark. Less guarded with the awareness that he went out and did this just for Cain's benefit. Their point of connection, through language.]
Reze, huh? ... What'd she teach you?