"I mean," said Prompto, "whatever helps, helps, right? Especially if it's really helping. I know Gladio would definitely approve; he's always on our asses," well, his and Noct's, "about stepping it up. That if you're not going hard, what's the point of going at all?"

There was a...slight pause of uncertainty, an uncomfortable bit of doubt managing to push through all the excitement as he added, "It's really cool that this Steven guy's been so willing to help you out, too. You, uh....tell him thanks for me. I'd, you know, do it myself, but...well.."

Obviously, that wasn't going to happen.