"You imagine correctly," Ardyn replies. And who really is surprised? A chance to let out a little aggression might go a long way, he thinks. "Especially since I'm more a fan of teaching things the hard way." Perhaps a little too close to home for Ignis to be taken well, but... At least the other man can take comfort in that he's not the one on the receiving end of any such lesson this time.

"Either way, I've got a trick or two up my sleeve." Read: daggers, in this context. "I'll follow your lead."