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[Ignis shook his head.]

I'm afraid that some people may not have..much to go back to. Compromising the train isn't a good idea, as much as it might seem to be. I do wonder if everyone might remember each other after we're done here though.

[A small smile appeared as Ignis thought of Noctis at Renee's next question about being happy.]

I can't complain about it since I have some rather good friends.

[Green eyes then focused on her as she made that odd gesture with her hands and he kept the smile.]

I'm not quite sure how to unwind though I unwillingly admit I have so much spare time here. And I'm not off the hook by any means, especially should my friends show up here.

[Chasing after a king is a full time job.]

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Iggy, I promise I'm not gonna compromise the train. If I do, it's gonna be an accident. I mean it. [Renee might not act like she cares, but she does. Whether she really wants to or not. So she's not going to try to break the train, now.]

Friends are nice. Not that I'd really know. I didn't really have any friends back home. I...I...well. That might be changing here, but it's hard to tell, you know? [Because she didn't have friends at all back home, embarrassing as it was for her to admit. It was hard for her to figure out.]

Well, if your friends show up, worry about them then? [Tilting her head to look up at him, now.] Maybe I ought to try to teach you that then, 'cause I have an idea of how to. Though I'd let you off that hook if necessary. Train emergency. Your friends. Something like that, you know?

[He nodded about the whole train thing, holding a gloved hand up in protest.]

I believe you and I can understand the whole..friends thing. But you already use a nickname for me that my friends used back home, not that you knew that.

[This made him smile a little, hoping it made Renee feel a little better. Sighing slightly because of Ignis' built in worry about Noct though made the smile fade a little.]

The people on the train need my assistance more than others back home. They have each other so they're in good hands. And I do appreciate your offer of assistance.

[And speaking of something Renee could help him with..]

Tell me what you know of the other council members. For example, do you know how Tony was health wise when he arrived?

[It was a subject he didn't want to broach, especially right now. But with the older man not sleeping, it couldn't hurt to at least ask.]

I do? [Though really, it would make sense if she'd thought about it. Renee hadn't given it much, though, if any. Her face falls, though Ignis doesn't seem angry at all.]

If you don't mind, I'll keep using it, but if you do, I'll stop. You tell me, okay? Promise I'll be fine either way.

[Renee does watch his expression as he keeps talking, bobbing her head in a little nod, then.]

All of 'em, or should I just focus on our illustrious leader? [There is quite the hint of sarcasm, there. But her next words do mean she's serious.]

Tony came on the train before me, so if he came on hurt? It would've been healed up by the time I arrived. But I know he doesn't sleep much at all--he's usually in his lab puttering around. [Renee's a bit sheepish, there.] I know because I don't sleep a whole lot either, but I know why. And I've consulted a doc and I'm not dangerous because of that.

[Her powers, maybe, but not her own PTSD.] Tony's got a lot of anxiety too, that much I can tell. He cares a lot and puts a lot on himself. Even if sometimes he's got a really shitty way of showing it.

[A nod though the nick name was usually used by just the other three. But Ignis didn't mind and he wasn't angry. All things considered, it was actually nice to hear the name here.]

It's quite alright that you use it.

He smirked at the illustrious leader comment but nodded.]

We'll start with him.

[And as Ignis listened, his concern grew for both of them. Not that he thought either of them were dangerous in themselves, but not sleeping was a problem since the body needed rest.]

Then next time we have a drop off somewhere, I will see what herbs or remedies I can find to alleviate stress and anxiety. You both need to rest.

I do...sometimes. I know Pete doesn't sleep much either, so maybe we can find something to help him, too. He goes until he's too tired to exist. I don't really do that.

[Sure you don't. Renee blinks and shakes her head a moment.] We've gotta be careful with Pete though, he's got like...a laundry list of allergies. He might be all right with plain old chamomile tea, though, maybe.

Do you want to know about any of the others? I can try to fill you in. Though it's Ash I probably know the best.

Ah yes Peter. He's Tony's son, correct?

[Ignis knew better, but there was more information he was seeking here. And as he listened about the allergies, he pulled out a notebook to write about the herbs, allergies and tea. But his head came up at the question about the others. At this point it wouldn't hurt to get an insight regarding his new fellow council members.]

I would appreciate any assistance that you can offer.

Nooo. Pete's parents are dead, far as I know. Back on Earth he lived with his aunt, if I remember right. He's Tony's intern! They're not from my version of Earth, either. Though I've definitely got a Tony Stark where I'm from. Maybe a Peter Parker, too.

[But Renee doesn't read the newspaper, much, so she doesn't know. Still, she narrows her eyes at Ignis. Distrust is a fundamental portion of her personality. She tries not to let it take control, and for the most part, she thinks she can trust him, but she's been wrong before, too...]

Manabu's got a lot of experience with trains. I'm not exactly sure what kind but he's mentioned galactic stuff there, and so I...guess it's space trains? [Weird to Renee, but this whole damn thing is weird, so she's not about to throw stones from her glass house.] He says he's known people with powers before, but that wasn't from his world...so it's like he's been to other worlds before.

[Renee rubs a hand over her face, then, gritting her teeth.] Listen...Iggy. I'm not gonna stop answering you, but can you do something to ease my mind? What do you want to know this stuff for?

[She's come up with explanations why they'd danced around each other when they'd first met on the train--Renee knows exactly why she'd been wary, but she didn't want to pry...not then. But now with his questions, she realizes she's pretty damn uncomfortable and feels like she's ratting people out. Even if that's not Ignis' intent. And Renee really hopes it's not.]

[Well now this was news, but he's not going to let it bother him. He's already bothered more than enough about other things that he should try and go talk out instead of letting stew. That would have to come later, because right now it was homework time now and Ignis took notes as he often did in meetings with King Regis.]

I haven't met Ash or Manabu as of yet.

[Seeing Renee grit her teeth, Ignis shook his head, setting down his pen to talk.]

My apologies, and we can certainly stop if you like. But I'm doing this to learn a bit more about my fellow council members. I merely figured with you being here longer, you would be able to provide insight that I do not have.

[He doesn't mass people well since his entire life just about has been wrapped around a certain dark haired prince who became king. So really he's on the job right now to help Tony who he really still needs to try and patch things up with. Once given a responsibility, Ignis will see it through no matter what. And now he has one with being on the Council.]

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You don't need to apologize if you're not doing this to hurt anyone. If you're doing it to help the council and Tony, it's fine. This is just...my own baggage. [Because Renee's got that, and there's no shame in admitting it, even if that's all she's likely to do. Being a mutant on her world is far from fun and games.]

Can't miss Ash, though. She's got bunny ears. And yes, I'm serious. She's good people though. Pretty serious, but she's kind of...she deflects stuff, if that makes any sense? If you want to see her get animated, ask her about her gun.

Thunderstorms're married, every time I've seen them they've just been kind of making sappy kissy faces at each other, but I get the impression that they're just...taking refuge when and where they can? They both kind of ooze confidence, though Dread's the huge silent type and Sarai is sort of a chatterbox and seems way too happy sometimes. He's a race called Roegadyn and she's an Au Ra.

[Renee furrows her brow a moment, and then shrugs.] That's about it, I guess, unless you've got more questions?

[The advisor shook his head.]

I'm certainly not. I'm just trying to help things run smoothly..should they not run that way.

[This comment was about Tony really, with his ability to say the wrong things at the wrong times and Ignis certainly now had firsthand experience with that. However, the bunny ears..well he'd seen that person, but obviously hadn't spoken with her. So the notes went on about a gun and he thought of Prompto.]

I may have to take that conversation up with her then.

[More notes were scribbled about the couple, especially since now he had heard some rather dubious things and Tony had tried to get him interested in hearing fictitious things that weren't any of his business. So at Renee's question he sighed and put his pen down. As a matter of fact, he did have one other inquiry.]

Tell me about Peter.

You mean 'if Tony runs his big mouth and pisses people off.' You're just too polite to say. [Forgive Renee her shit-eating grin, the jibe was just too good to pass up. The one at Tony, anyway--Ignis IS polite!]

She'll talk eventually. Ash takes a bit to warm up to anyone.

[And we're back to furrowing a brow.] I'm bad at this. But I mean. If I've got a best friend? He's her boyfriend. And I mean, uh, I like him too, but not like that? Besides, he's a little young for me.

[Yeah, you say that from the lofty age of nineteen, Renee.]

He's kind of a walking disaster, but he means well? It's like he's got a black cloud of bad luck following him all the time.

[He smiled at Renee's correct guess, but really talking about Tony was hurtful. That unthinking question had really offended him because it totally wasn't true. Ignis certainly wasn't the type to show and tell but somehow the way Tony looked at him mattered. Maybe it was just Ignis going crazy because Tony reminded him of Noctis or maybe it was a matter of now being on the council and being respected. Or maybe it was something else entirely. But catching Renee's question, he nodded.]

I would simply assume that would be the case with anyone on board.

[It then took him a moment to decode Renee-speak, but he nodded after a sigh.]

That sounds familiar.

[Aka he's referring to Tony.]

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Except there's a difference. Pete doesn't mean it. Tony sometimes makes his own damn disasters.

[Renee knows. Tony makes her think of herself, though she's a bit less ADHD than the older man seems to be on his best day. Still, she'd be happier if she got a pair of drumsticks made, or a guitar. Something else to focus her attention instead of hours of nothing, or worse, introspection. And she's certainly made some of her own disasters in the past...]

You're thinking too hard, I can tell. That little line's back. You know the one. [Tapping her forehead again.] Did Tony shove his foot in his mouth? I mean, he calls me stupid all the time, so I mean, I can see him doing something like that.

[Though Renee describes that as a 'day ending in Y' fashion, entirely nonchalant. And even if she lands another hit, she's not going to press if Iggy shuts her down.]

[Looking up from the table, Ignis shook his head.]

I'm sorry, it's just been a day I suppose.

[He still felt raw from Tony's question and was trying to decipher the reasons behind as to why it was asked. And he almost offered to be Renee's shield in dealing with Tony, but if a mere question could reduce him to his, he could imagine whatever else came out would do.]

Why does he call you stupid?

[There's a slight annoyance and irritation in his tone now that wasn't there before.]

Yeah, it sounds like it. [Though Renee's brow furrows at that, too. But she wasn't going to pry. She'd told herself that she wasn't going to. Ignis' next question, though? Fine. She looks like she ate something that disagreed with her, but Renee does answer.]

Because he's a genius with half a dozen degrees from some of Earth's finest schools, and I didn't finish high school. I mean, I had reasons I didn't, but. Oh, yeah, and he thinks he's God's gift to...like, everyone.

[She shrugged at that. Really, it only bothered her a tiny bit, but Renee wasn't going to let on.] It's not that big of a deal, Iggy. If it's gonna interfere with your...anything? Let it go. I'm not that important in the big picture, you know? Don't wreck your spot on the council or anything. Not 'cause of me, okay?

[He's grateful that Renee didn't push because there was no way that he was going to reveal what happened between Tony and himself. He felt exposed and raw from the question. But at hearing this new information about the man made him wonder. Then why all the..armor with being an ass? A mystery to be solved later then..]

None of this will interfere with my job and what I need to do here.

[A thought]

To repay you for all of your help, would mind being eyes and ears in case there's an issue with any team?

So long as it doesn't. You earned that place on the council. It needs someone like you. [Don't let her fuck it up. Renee's not going to flat out and say it, but she may as well, with her attitude.]

I am not sure that's repayment to me! [She laughs then, a bit short, but keeps going.] I can keep my mouth shut and my eyes open, so if you need that, I'll do it. I already told Manabu I'd help him, no reason I shouldn't help you too. [And she nods.]

I don't need payment though. I don't want things going south here before we can all get back to where we belong.

[The head shook since it was a position he hadn't sought or voted on because of not feeling qualified to vote on strangers. So just as Tony put it together and hadn't put himself on, Ignis hadn't even tried.]

I appreciate that.

[He smiled a little at her comments.]

That would be most helpful, in case there's something we're not being told and needs to be brought up. I would like to make sure everyone on the train feels that their voice matters.

[Okay so he's used to dealing with 3 other guys only but the comment about going home strikes.]

And what would you say of others who have nothing to go back to?

Hey, it's like I told Manabu--even if you didn't think you belonged there, other people did. Not that I could even tell you who I voted for now. Tony practically had to make me cast my vote. [Mostly because she was astounded he even wanted her opinion, but they'd gone over that already, and dead equines didn't need to be beaten more than they already were.]

That's why I didn't say go home. I'm not dead meat if I go back to Earth, but if I got a chance to stay on a planet we've been to here, or go somewhere else? I'd probably take it. My brothers have their own lives. I haven't got much else. Not sure I even have a home.

[Renee shrugs at that.] That's for me. I can't judge anyone else, I'd hope they got to make a choice that'd work for them. So they could go somewhere and be happy. I sure as hell don't wish anything bad for anyone!

[Other people didn't know him. Tony, Evie, Renee and maybe even Buttercup knew him. And they still didn't know everything about him. Her words about staying on another planet sounded good, but Noct had a strong sense of right and wrong. There was probably no way Noctis would want to quit their journey.]

I understand your point of view, but maybe this train is all that some have.

[Not that she didn't make it a point to keep people at arm's length or more. Ash knew a little about her. So did Tony. Renee hadn't made any effort to tell Ignis much at the moment--but she got the sense that he'd actually listen, if she chose to. If ever. She hadn't told Gwen or Pete, and they were supposed to be her friends, too...]

So is this shitshow all you've got, Ignis? I was under the impression you had a home to go to, after this was all over.

[All Renee wanted to do was lay her head down on the table, at the moment, but she was too damn stubborn , so she just tried to cram the pain down where no one could see it. Least of all him.]

[He shook his head, a slight defensive tone in his voice.]

I have a duty to perform when I return, so I am not speaking about myself in any way here.

[Ignis fixed his green eyes on Renee, as if trying to study her just for a moment, but then he got up to go make himself a cup of coffee. Maybe she needed space or something, though he could still be kind.]

Can I get you anything while I'm here in the kitchen?

[Taking care of others is just second nature to this one.]

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[She should eat, Renee knows. They were supposed to do dinner, but that had been thrown to the wayside when Ignis had looked...displeased. Unhappy was a strong word.]

Uh. Fuck. I don't know. I should eat but. I don't know what. I'll take whatever else you're making, though. [Rubbing a hand over her face, now. She's stubborn. Nor does she like asking for help from anyone. Relying on anyone else. Renee also knows that sort of behavior ought to change, here, but old habits die hard. She doesn't think she's hangry, but she's also aware of how hunger can affect one's emotions. Maybe that's it?]

I'd ask who the hell you were talking about, then, but I honestly don't expect an answer. [Not that she sounds particularly upset about that.]

[Ignis looked around the kitchen and glanced questioningly as he heard the word 'fuck' come from Renee's mouth. He was about to ask but he thought it would be best to ask when he sat back down. So he finished with the coffee and looked in the refrigerator.]

We still have salmon, I can whip that up if you're interested.

[And his green eyes turned back to her gain at the last question but his head shook. He revealed nothing personal about anyone.]

I'm sorry, but it's not my place to say.

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