[The smile is more than he deserves, he thinks, for dumping all this on her. But, the question is still there and she has given more than she realizes. Her acceptance is a sign that it's okay to not know as long as he doesn't give up trying to find out.]

If I willed the power to work in the dreamscape, perhaps I'm unconsciously willing it not to here. When I-we find my answers, then maybe that will change.

[There is a bit of bashful shyness that trickles across the connection when she's says she thinks he's brave. A sarcastic quip jumps to Ignis' lips. It's his usually deflection when someone compliments him, but he pushes it away this time and just accepts the praise given.]

Forgive me if you will, but I want to say thank you. For listening. If you ever want to talk, I will do the same.

[He won't linger on it, but he needed to say it.]