"Could be, but without a way to test it..." He shrugs. Honestly, he won't be surprised if it's due to whatever's in the Dream Width causing a disruption in the connection between himself and the Crystal. Almost like what Ardyn did in Zegnautus, but with no real way to regain them. Yet. He hasn't given up on that yet. Still, that chronic lethargy does still exist. He always knew it wasn't just because of his family's magic. This just proves what they already knew.

It's the attack's aftereffects.

"I think I remember seeing there were some below deck. Wouldn't be surprised if he retreated down there after takeoff..." Because a certain chocobohead was even more terrified of heights than he was. Aaand he was already walking towards the entryway. Waiting for Ignis at the base of the stairs.