I agree with this. Thigh it's not Noctis' fault, Gladio has been raised to believe that Noctis is supposed to meet a certain kingly idral, and that his own life is less important than that ideal. He knows by this point that his own father has died protecting King Regis, and that it's his duty to die protecting Noctis when it comes down to it. He's also been raised to believe that there's nobility and worth in it, maybe even glory, but the reality is just that Noctis is not acting like he's on a royal destined quest, or even that he (they?) should defy this royal death quest. At thebsame time, he sees that Ignis (who's loyal and supportive of Noctis to the point of giving up everything) is still determined, yet Noctis (at least from his POV) is just distant and avoidant.
I read Gladio as being scared and lashing out on the train.
Re: Noctis - Chronic Pain
I agree with this. Thigh it's not Noctis' fault, Gladio has been raised to believe that Noctis is supposed to meet a certain kingly idral, and that his own life is less important than that ideal. He knows by this point that his own father has died protecting King Regis, and that it's his duty to die protecting Noctis when it comes down to it. He's also been raised to believe that there's nobility and worth in it, maybe even glory, but the reality is just that Noctis is not acting like he's on a royal destined quest, or even that he (they?) should defy this royal death quest. At thebsame time, he sees that Ignis (who's loyal and supportive of Noctis to the point of giving up everything) is still determined, yet Noctis (at least from his POV) is just distant and avoidant.
I read Gladio as being scared and lashing out on the train.