[ getting a second chance at all was definitely strange in itself. being together as a family again had reminded Iris to not take the time for granted, but at the moment it isn't dulling the pain of losing Clarus again so suddenly very much.
she does her best to smile when Gladio offers his hand in comfort, taking it and and rising to her feet while she uses the back of her free hand to wipe any loose tears away. she can't cry in front of him anymore - she's supposed to be grown up. ]
I'm glad you're here, too. [ she sniffles, but her lips are still turned upwards. ] Yeah... we need to keep making him proud.
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she does her best to smile when Gladio offers his hand in comfort, taking it and and rising to her feet while she uses the back of her free hand to wipe any loose tears away. she can't cry in front of him anymore - she's supposed to be grown up. ]
I'm glad you're here, too. [ she sniffles, but her lips are still turned upwards. ] Yeah... we need to keep making him proud.