Ignis smiled gently at Gladio's question. "Yes, we do take quite a risk with our hearts." He had especially since Tony was still even now and rightfully so hurting over losing his wife Pepper and child Morgan. So the pair hadn't started out with declarations of forever and there were bumps along the way to even get to such a point. And then there were more bumps and a break down..but it only showed the advisor how very much they loved each other. And even though Ignis had tearfully given the engagement ring back and wanted to chase Tony's retreating form that night, he had to respect the other's decision and it hurt worse than any wound he'd ever received.

His head tilted to the side when the Shield began questioning whether or not they'd leave and there was a gentle look. "I don't believe we'll be here quite that long." His hand reached out to touch Gladio's arm. And that's when the dark head raised his gaze and asked the question about a hug.

This was where Ignis knew his more observant nature got in his way. But he got up and moved over to Gladio. "You should have asked sooner." This was said with a smile and Ignis put his arms around the other's broad shoulders to enfold his friend in a hug.