Noctis felt his heart catch in his throat as Ignis continued to talk. Staying awhile and adjusting back into his home sounded ideal. He missed it more than he could possibly admit, but it stung to think this stay would be impermanent.

However, seeing that expression, and soon after being tugged into a hug, he felt a sting to his eyes, and he buried his face into Ignis' neck. Little did he think he thirsted for such affection, let alone from Ignis, but god did his heart ache for it.

It took a while for him to respond, instead, his arms had snaked their way around Ignis, holding to him as tightly as the other held him. His eyes shut firmly as he just enjoyed the warmth of his long time friend. It hadn't even been that long since he had seen him from his perspective, but little did that dampen the emotions he was feeling.

"I want to. I want to stay as long as I can."