[He isn't afraid of the pain- it's a burn, he expects that wrapping it up will be hurt every now and again, but they're small things in a greater scheme. Noctis focus on the pattern, which fold goes where, how to start and how to anchor a bandage and how to tie it off- things he'll know better for next time. Something he'll be able to do on his own when, inevitably, it becomes necessary. The riots have escalated, but if Westerley has nothing else to lose then there's no much point in stopping now.]
There are people down there who could use this stuff more than me.
[Noctis isn't saying it to brush his gratitude off or to downplay the exchange. Instead, he's acknowledging the wisdom of staying out of the fight and in the same breath, advocating for involvement. This isn't about playing hero- he doesn't think he personally has anything to bring to the fray and he knows Royce would be at considerable risk on the ground. But if he's willing to help- he has the means and the ability. In Westerley, both are in short supply.]
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There are people down there who could use this stuff more than me.
[Noctis isn't saying it to brush his gratitude off or to downplay the exchange. Instead, he's acknowledging the wisdom of staying out of the fight and in the same breath, advocating for involvement. This isn't about playing hero- he doesn't think he personally has anything to bring to the fray and he knows Royce would be at considerable risk on the ground. But if he's willing to help- he has the means and the ability. In Westerley, both are in short supply.]