( no, reacting like that might not get them anywhere, but it should would feel good right about now. thus, gladio reacting as poorly as he did and taking it out on someone else. this isn't his fault. therefore: it is someone else's. they need to fix it. wasting time here isn't going to help anyone.

he sighs and rubs the bridge of his nose, then up his forehead until his fingers push back through his hair. they've been in some tricky situations before and gotten out of it. this, though? this one gladio isn't sure what's going to happen.

he turns a flat look on to ignis as if that says it all. )

Up until a few minutes ago, I didn't even know anyone else was here. So, yeah. There's been some doubt.

( companionably, he lays his hand on ignis's shoulder and gently squeezes before dropping away. )

No point in lingering now. Might as well see if we can get more information together.