“Well, it’s-” Interruoted by the waitress, thankfully. The blonde refrains from sighing in relief as Noctis is distracted, watching the exchange with a smile and open curiosity. It’s not something that ever would’ve happened to him, being treated with that sort of reverence. It seemed more like a pain than not, though he supposed it was good business to have the arena’s champion seen making merry here.

“Guess not.” And it’s free, which is a bonus. Less money being spent on him. Which meant he didn’t have to feel so bad about stealing all of his time, to boot- “Hm? Oh…really?”

He sits up straighter, obviously considering the idea before nodding tentatively. “If you’re happy to have me; I could spare with you, though I’m not sure how much help that’d be.”

A hesitant pause.

“I wasn’t really giving it my all today.”

Noctis expression shifted to a smile at the boy considering his offer.

“Great.. I mean, I really do need to squeeze in as much practise as possible” he shrugged.

Noctis sat up straighter as the boy paused and finished his sentence, “What do you mean, you wasn’t giving it your all” a small smile appearing on his lips.

“Are you telling me.. I didn’t actually fight you like I could of? That I was holding back? but why..? did you not want to beat me?” confusion swiped across his face. 

Why would he hold back? What would he have to lose? Glory? Who wouldn’t want that.. 

Before Roxas continued he finished for him

“This means we’re going to have to rematch at the castle” he laughed