[It's nothing short of torture. Watching Ardyn struggle so much and knowing that even if he did scoop the redhead up into his arms and cradle him it wouldn't help.]

If this place works the same as the islands then space is definitely limited. 's why I suggested doing the chain in the first place.

[He makes a compromise with himself, reaching out to lightly brush a few wayward strands of violet streaked hair out of Ardyn's face where Hresvelgr's knocked it askew.]

Is there anything I can do to make this easier on you?