"Tch..." Noctis holds back, realizing there are civilians that could get caught in the crossfire, a lump forming in the pit of his stomach at his own negligence. What would his friends say? What would his dad say?

He follows along as Spike 'escorts' Ardyn away from the main event, though he does not dismiss his blade.

"And what are you gonna do?" He asks Spike, still glaring daggers at Ardyn.