Gladio notices the change as well, and without thinking rumbles in approval from deep within his chest. Even his scent is still on the other, faint after the shower, and only someone standing as close as Gladio was now could notice.

"It's gonna be fine this time. They've know forever, anyway."

Gladio had needed permission to date outside of his clan from Clarus, not to mention he had been hopefully and obviously in puppy love with Ignis as a teenager. He leans in to Kiss Ignis on the forehead, trying to be soothing.

"What else can I do to get you ready?"