[Nero recognises Ignis's name, and is about to say as much, but the awkward pause throws him off. He turns his gaze away from the tournament grounds and back to Regis, squinting at him in confusion.]
A very close friend? [He repeats, dubious. There's clearly something else implied there, and Regis doesn't seem like the type to get easily flustered.] Well, I know the guy too. Sparky chews me out all the time for no reason, so you two were meant for each other.
[Is that a joke or did Nero actually catch on to what Regis was getting at? It is a mystery.]
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A very close friend? [He repeats, dubious. There's clearly something else implied there, and Regis doesn't seem like the type to get easily flustered.] Well, I know the guy too. Sparky chews me out all the time for no reason, so you two were meant for each other.
[Is that a joke or did Nero actually catch on to what Regis was getting at? It is a mystery.]