"Then stay awhile. They will come back eventually, and you can spend some time at home adjusting," he tried to hold his expression together, but this was a lot. He made an expression like his nose itched as he dabbed the meager tears from his eyes.

"Damn it all."

He pulled Noctis into a proper hug, tucking Noctis' head beneath his own. "Please, just stay here a while, if you can."