[Ignis hums softly in reply before shaking his head.]

Don't be. Patience is a virtue, or so they say. I've started to grow used to the idea that crystal clarity is beyond me. Not having it only drives me crazy most of the time now, instead of all the time.

[A small smile crosses his face and his hand slips free of Gladio's so he can walk his fingers up the man's arm.]

And you best laugh at that or else I will be forced to see if you are still ticklish after all these years.