"No, we don't, but he will know something is up if he wakes up with chains on him. There are also marks that won't be so readily explained away. I want you to be prepared for the idea he might remember, or he might remember later. He might even be guilty that he didn't protect you." Cor laid the facts out as he saw them, given his long time standing with Clarus had how very similar father and son could be.

"As for Noctis, I'm fair certain you're right, even if he won't admit it." Cor stood up, finally sliding his katana home into the sheathe at his side. "I'll handle this as you want it to be handled, Ignis, but if it's proving unhealthy, I won't hesitate to do what's necessary to make it not. The King needs you both and I intend to make sure he has you both."