He wouldn't have considered it a personal emergency, even if it felt like one. Not when it was just dealing with him, not something of 'true importance'. Still, the Crown's willingness to see him so quickly when asked was gratifying. It was't a secret that Ignis liked Regis for the man he was, not for the title and Clarus... once Clarus had stopped intimidating him then he was younger, he'd learned to respect the elder Shield. He ust hoped that this wouldn't screw things up.

Ignis might be standing there, his face set in politely pleasant lines, but there was no way to hide the tension stiffening his back. Not when Gladio stood so close, his hand low on his back in a clear show of support.

"For once in my life, I have no idea what to say. I don't even know how to start."