[He couldn't?] Well, apparently I just did. And have no doubt I would do it again. Now, as I said, if you would excuse me, I have affairs to attend inside this humble store.

But fear not, that I shall soon be back to settle our score. [And he says that with the most sincere of the smiles.

Already inside, a rush of thoughts clouds his usually calm mind. Ignis doesn't recall himself being this defensive before, so ready to attack should a predator approach. Yet then again, no one had attempted to assault him like that in the past. Giving his training, and his experience at the wilderness of Insomnia, it was… well, obvious he would have this sort of reaction. But in any case, what was done was done, and he couldn't exactly himself feel remorse of his actions.

The whole train of thoughts goes through as he hangs the "Be right back" sign. For he still couldn't leave a corpse at the back alley, neither leave the store unattended. But what should he do? How would he teach Ardyn a proper lesson? That is, in before approaching the back door when he spots it.

His wooden spoon.

Well. Smashing. Ignis quickly grabs it before heading back to the back alley, Ardyn still on his knees.]

Oh, you're still around, I see. Glad you decided to stay for the lesson.