[There's something about her reaction to seeing him that is both familiar and distant in a way Noctis can't place. They said goodbye, of course she would miss them, and if Noctis could find the right words for it then of course he would say he's missed her too. The way he's missed everyone from home, from Insomnia—it's been a real long trip. But his best is "uh, thanks" most of the time, and now this—
Well, maybe she... took it harder than he thought...? He won't come out and ask; Gladio would actually hit him for making Iris cry, he thinks. His brow creases in momentary thoughtfulness anyway - hm.]
Um... oh, right. [jesus noct you started this conversation, keep up. he clears his throat.] There's a river with a little beach or two, I think I can find it. You really want to go fishing?
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Well, maybe she... took it harder than he thought...? He won't come out and ask; Gladio would actually hit him for making Iris cry, he thinks. His brow creases in momentary thoughtfulness anyway - hm.]
Um... oh, right. [jesus noct you started this conversation, keep up. he clears his throat.] There's a river with a little beach or two, I think I can find it. You really want to go fishing?