And as Gladio waited for the noodles to cook, he considered this Goose-turned-goose in the kitchen, trying his best to be patient on both accounts, and with a small sigh, gave a soft, sympathetic smile.

"This has got to be pretty hard for you, too, huh?" he asked. "All this time, not really knowing what was going on, especially once Prompto and me show up, and then when Ignis finally does show up, this happens, and you can't even talk to the guy. That's rough, man."