[The question gets him to frown gently. He peers at Higekiri for a long moment without speaking, and then his face softens.]

He was a very good friend.

I understand why... it is dangerous for us to speak with them when we are on missions. Not for the risk of altering history, but... Hearing Prompto-san's story... I wanted to hear more of them. I wanted to hear about his world. I wanted to protect him, so he would be able to be welcomed home by his friends.

[He lowers his head.]