[It's an answer that Ignis himself has given thought to on multiple occasions, and even so, he's not quite sure how he feels. There's a pause as he considers it once more, before offering:]

There is no doubt in my mind that the King did what he thought was best. I have never questioned that. He's always been dedicated, compassionate. He did what he thought was best for Lucis— I cannot begrudge him the fact that it was not enough.

[It's entirely possible that nothing ever would have been.

He curls an arm around Steven as they recline, falling into a comfortable sprawl that they've taken refuge in countless times before. He smiles faintly at Steven's observation, followed by a soft chuckle.]

Perhaps. You know better than most that I've never been very good at that.

[He's come to know Ignis incredibly well over the last year and a half, after all, and Ignis has always had a difficult time putting himself first.]