[ he's almost able to crack a proper smile at her words. leave it to nora to jump at an opportunity to help. ]

If you see him any time soon...

[ uncharacteristically, he pauses. it isn't that he wants to hover over ignis, nor does he want to use nora as some sort of spy while he's not around. it's more out of concern that ignis is hiding the extent of his pain from him - if he can, he wants to know if there's more that he can be doing. ]

I'd like to know if he seems fatigued. I have no doubt this ordeal will be taking a toll on him, but there's only so much I can see for myself.