"You'll pardon me if I continue to keep my oath to His Majesty in the meantime." Ignis smiled. This was a change in the other and the strategist noted it. He never once thought Noctis as helpless, it was simply his oath to King Regis to keep his son safe. That was why no matter what, the advisor covered for the young Prince growing up. He took the blame for any number of their shenanigans too, even when most were at Noct's behest.

That smile turned almost sad at the words but the advisor was determined. He wouldn't cry in front of Noct, even if they were tears of joy as it was in this case. No, he had to appear and be strong for his oldest friend. This was another change, and it worried Ignis. Not in a bad way really, but moreover wondering what the king had been through.

"Caution Noct, I may hold you to those words."

And there was nothing but a good natured teasing to his tone to hide the worry.