[The words are likely intended to mean "loyal to me, while you weren't," but all Izunia can hear is "loyal to me, while you have nothing." And something in him flares up, angry, bitter - ]
You've always had a gift for earning people's love. I'm glad you have them.
[And that's not a lie, but it comes out harsher than he means it. Because Ardyn has, and he wants, and Izunia is finally at a place where he has friends of his own, but he doesn't believe for a moment that any of them would choose him, in that way. Not that sort of deep choice that leaves a stain on your soul.
Always, Ardyn does better than him with other people, and this time he isn't capable of shutting it down before the envy shows.]
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You've always had a gift for earning people's love. I'm glad you have them.
[And that's not a lie, but it comes out harsher than he means it. Because Ardyn has, and he wants, and Izunia is finally at a place where he has friends of his own, but he doesn't believe for a moment that any of them would choose him, in that way. Not that sort of deep choice that leaves a stain on your soul.
Always, Ardyn does better than him with other people, and this time he isn't capable of shutting it down before the envy shows.]