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[claritatis]

Thank you.

[He's doing his best, but it's becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference. That's something he'll keep to himself, however.]

I'll--... I'll be fine, Nick. Don't worry about me.

[It's a foolish thing to ask, when the similarities between them mean he knows full well that Nick will worry, but he prefers to make the offer regardless.]

It has to end soon.

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[Ignis tells him not to worry, but Nick knows better. It's what he does, especially with the Guard. It's a thankless job, and they so often put their lives on the line for people, watching out for others -- someone has to look out for them.]

Let's hope, but you didn't answer my question.

[claritatis]

... No, I suppose I didn't.

[Come on, Nick, give a guy a break...

He doesn't want to go into detail, not really, and not now when this entire ordeal already has him feeling so helpless, but he does at least owe Nick a little honesty. The respect he has for him demands that.]

Kate's been checking in with me when she can. And Noctis.

[But he hasn't been telling them how bad it's getting. He doesn't want them to worry.]

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[Nick nods on his end, knowing good and well that Ignis keeps more to himself than he should, but appreciating what honesty he's getting, even if he had to prod the man for it.]

All right. If you think of anything you need or that I can do until this passes, you call me. That clear?

[Getting just a little protective there, Nick.]

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[It's certainly something that they have in common - that tendency to keep just that little bit too much back until things become entirely overwhelming.]

Yes, sir. [There's a gentle half-jibe in the second word, but he's sincere.]

And I'll let you know as soon as I'm able to return.