They were. It was a good thing I didn't really need them since it took some time to get them back. Chocobos are quite fast.
[It takes Ignis a few moments to answer her question. Part of him wants to stay where he is because he's coming to know the space and it's been safe so far, but the rest of him knows he can't. There are dangerous animals around and it's only been through some kind of twisted luck that they haven't turned on him yet. Plus, he's fairly sure that even with someone who can see just fine helping him, he isn't going to be able to find much more salvageable food in this area.]
Not here. There is too much risk with no reward. [That part is easy to admit. It's just logic. This place was tapped out even before he spent the time he did here.
He turns more directly toward her then, his hand giving hers another gentle squeeze, unbothered by the claws on hers.]
My dear Lortel, I am eternally grateful for all that you have done for me. I don't know if you can understand how much just hearing your voice today has brought me joy, but I can't risk bringing you down with me if things get truly bad. We need to find other people, no matter where they may be. No one person should be burdened by someone in my condition in a place like this no matter how strong and resilient they are. Eventually, I will be able to contribute again, but it is going to take time.
[And that is time he's not sure they are going to have.]
no subject
[It takes Ignis a few moments to answer her question. Part of him wants to stay where he is because he's coming to know the space and it's been safe so far, but the rest of him knows he can't. There are dangerous animals around and it's only been through some kind of twisted luck that they haven't turned on him yet. Plus, he's fairly sure that even with someone who can see just fine helping him, he isn't going to be able to find much more salvageable food in this area.]
Not here. There is too much risk with no reward.
[That part is easy to admit. It's just logic. This place was tapped out even before he spent the time he did here.
He turns more directly toward her then, his hand giving hers another gentle squeeze, unbothered by the claws on hers.]
My dear Lortel, I am eternally grateful for all that you have done for me. I don't know if you can understand how much just hearing your voice today has brought me joy, but I can't risk bringing you down with me if things get truly bad. We need to find other people, no matter where they may be. No one person should be burdened by someone in my condition in a place like this no matter how strong and resilient they are. Eventually, I will be able to contribute again, but it is going to take time.
[And that is time he's not sure they are going to have.]