[ Just like that pond before, this can't be real. For one, how would he have gotten inside the crystal? And two, well... Ignis can see him. Noct's left speechless and staring for a couple seconds just because of that. He really can see. It's nostalgic, and sad, and Noct has to swallow around a tight throat before he answers, dimly. ]

Yeah, same.

[ It shouldn't hurt so much. He should be happy to see Ignis again, after everything. And he is happy. It's just... the sad kind. He forces a smile, and holds up the packet he's ripped open for emphasis. ]

I think this is one challenge even you can't defeat. There's no way powdered food can taste good. We might be out of luck, here.

[ Noct's decided not eating this stuff even if it's not vegetable-based, and you can't make him. ]