And Cor would resist the urge to groan at the Advisor's perchance for 'unique' puns, albeit in good fun. Still, it's comforting to know at least one of the retainers will find their young king in this crowd easier than most.

"...How are you holding up?" he inquires after a few bites of the quiche. "I've been told that you've been thru a helluva long battle in Altissia..." Gladio had quietly warned Cor about what happened to Ignis' face, and yet... Cor can tell that the younger man's eyes, at least, appear to be working for the most part.