[ . . . higekiri can't help but manage a small laugh at that]

They've made him the messenger of the departed...? Ah, how fitting.

[cute... and then he just pauses as he tilts his head]

You were able to talk to your friend...? I'm relieved. You've missed him, haven't you?

[he won't remember prompto's name literally ever but he at least watches hiza enough to know]