Nida lets himself be held, be embraced. And it was the best thing he could do he thought. The comfort was something he needed, a lot. And to be held was important. To be touched not in violence or training but for support... It's something that Ignis was helping him reach.

"I promise," he says, his voice firm, swearing it. BUt he's shaking in Ignis's arms. Because he's scared. He's scared because... Because it's so close.

"I haven't touched this all in so long. But now with the blade and this... I'm scared."