Love Me or Hate Me

Ignis knew that he'd loved him. In the moment, that was all that Corvus felt really mattered. His old friend knowing that bit of information seemed important, even if it wouldn't change how things had gone between them, and even if it wouldn't change how things were going forward. He breathed a heavy sigh as Ignis spoke, the distance between them slowly closing until it was nonexistent, Ignis's head pressing into his chest.

He'd be lying if he said he wasn't wary, not after their last meeting had gone so terribly - but no matter how bad it had been it didn't completely erase everything they'd once shared. Still he didn't quite trust Ignis in the way he once had but his touch was comforting and Corvus found himself leaning into it. "I'm sorry," he breathed quietly, though he knew he had nothing to be sorry for. Still he couldn't help but feel empathy for Ignis. Life had not been easy for him either, but it seemed Ignis had gotten more than his share of hardship - he could tell that just by looking at him, and he felt for him.

He knew he couldn't stay like this forever though, even if it felt right in the moment, to be reunited with his childhood best friend. He practically cradled Ignis against his chest for a long moment, happy to let the moment linger for as long as possible. But eventually he had to pull away, giving the top of his head a light nuzzle as he finally did. "I should be going," he said finally, wondering how many minutes had passed as they stood there and held each other. "If you need me, you know where to find me." He couldn't imagine permanently straying far from the lands he'd grown up in, no matter where life took him. For now though… he couldn't linger here much longer, not when being so close to Ignis for so long felt a little like drowning. He managed a weak smile as he finally broke contact completely, aiming to head back the way he'd came.

-exit Corvus-