That is enough to get Noctis to halt in his steps, staring at the ground for a moment before returning his gaze to Sephiroth with a solemn shake of his head. "They weren't."

"I dunno how this Charlie guy managed it but... Both my dad and Cor should be dead." For all that he tried to shrug off how much he loves his dad, to play it cool despite the weight of the conversation, it's clear here how deeply Regis' death impacted him. His brow knitting and gaze dropping again almost immediately. "At least... here they're okay."