omg. Yes. Totally willing. A+ prompt here.
During a visit to Lestallum the boys(And Iris), despite Ignis’ wishes, manage convince his S/O to come with them to Altissia.
This is of course, after they’ve grilled him till he’s burnt about their relationship for the past few months. (They can CLEARLY see he misses them. After all, they used to see each other everyday…They still haven’t found out about the two’s old living situation. Ignis managed to keep THAT under wraps thankfully.)
He’s rather cross with the boys, and his heart does slightly falter when he thinks of them travelling with them when any number of things could happen…
But ultimately, after spending almost every moment of his time traveling next to them, he’d figure out he was glad to have them beside him, worried or not.
Prompto is actually kicked to the backseat because if he’s taking them along into danger he’s damn well going to spend his time behind the wheel holding their hand.
As they’re finishing up a few last minute things, they do go along with them on hunts for extra gil and such. Which freaks him out because ‘it’s DANGEROUS’.
Which results in them KINDLY reminding him that they can handle themself in a fight.
And by kindly, I mean joining in on one of the boy’s training sessions and not pulling their punches. (Literally, they’re not above just straight up throwing a punch in the middle of battle while they wait for their weapon to return to their hand.) lowkey headcanon that this particular S/O specializes in using giant shuriken.
He wouldn’t be so concerned for them after that, but he does wish that they would STOP flinging their weapon away from themself. Because he knows they know how to fight with it in hand.
Anyways, they get the things to finish the boat and start their journey to awaken the leviathan.
Most of the trip there Ignis is letting them lay across the back seat of the boat and rest their head on his lap. Seasickness hits them without mercy, and the most he can do is try and keep them asleep and relaxed.
It would be a sight for the boy’s to see, not that they’d be watching closely of course(they totally are ).,
Ignis wouldn’t be much different from usual, he’s still composed and unflappable and almost seems like he has no emotions toward his S/O around them. (And the S/O the same way around the boys, which is kind of sad. The others sort of LIKE seeing Iggy so relaxed and like seeing the sweet way they treat each other.)
But…there’s small thing they’d never seen him do before. Like running his hand through their hair absentmindedly. Or occasionally looking down at their face like he’s reading words written there. Sometimes, underneath their own conversations with each other (they didn’t want to bother Ignis and his S/O) they’d hear him whispering reassuring things to them, and occasionally they’d catch them reminiscing quietly about memories that were between the two of them and them only.
They’d never seen him so…attentive. Even without showing his emotions, his actions betray the love he feels for them.
Upon arriving and the boys see something and would want to dart off immediately without explanation. “And you both HAVE to come with us.”
He’d be super suspicious of why, but wouldn’t be able to place exactly what made him so. Perhaps it’s because they just won’t stop grinning.
They’d get a room right away so they wouldn’t have to worry about it later and spend the night just exploring the town. Ignis would be happier than he’d been in a while and so would his S/O. They’d all have dinner together and just let themselves relax for a moment. It’ll be a week before they can arrange an audience with the council woman, and Luna is recovering before she can see them, so they’ve nothing to do.
(They end up spending about three weeks in Altissia before the summoning.)
It’s only the next day, when Ignis wakes up with his S/O in his arms and sees that the other three are gone that he knows for certain that something is UP.
As it turns out, they’d been hanging out with them all night to ensure that neither of them saw the signs and advertisements for the Chocobo Moogle Festival! Surprise for them!
They’d leave them a note on the desk that they’d basically ditched them for the day, and to go have fun with each other.
They’d sort of look at each other and just know that they both were debating on just going back to bed. But, not wanting to hurt the other three’s feelings, because clearly more though than they’re usually capable of went into this. (Because lets face it, the only one who actually plans things on this level is Ignis.)
So they’d get ready for the day. And it’s remind them of their apartments in Insomnia. Without even realizing they were doing it, they’d fallen into the old habit of adjusting the smallest things on the other.
It’d be just little things. They’d help him fix the sleeves on his jacket just so…He’d help them put on their necklaces and bracelets…It’s be so normal they wouldn’t realize they were doing it until they’d adjust his glasses ever so slightly and their eyes would met.
This would be one of those rare moment that they’d both be sort of embarrassed. It was terribly domestic of them, something neither was used to acknowledging. It just ‘was’ with them.
He’s then smile in appreciation and gently grab their hand, press a kiss to the knuckles and lower their hands. A silent signal that they were ready.
…On second though, upon seeing all the yellow they were NOT ready.
Both are slightly shocked at how the city had changed over night.
And naturally, their first experience of the carnival is Kenny the crow…
They go to sit on a bench to sort of…just let everything sink in.
Cue Kenny’s creepy head turn and scaring the crap out of them both.
They’d end up falling off the bench with flailing from Ignis and a yelp from them. And the crow would just cackle before wandering off. They’d look at each other and just KNOW that today was going to be an off day. (Especially when they hear a laugh that sounds suspiciously like Prompto’s suddenly being cut short, as if someone had attempted to muffle it.)
“…Should we…?” “Just let them have their fun dear.” They’d know that they were being followed.
Knowing they were being followed would sort of start a game between the two of them by accident.
What would get the loudest reaction out of the three following them?
It goes back and forth, Ignis suddenly slipping into one language, and his S/O replying in a completely different one. (Also a game between each other to see who messes up their conversation first.)
A small, “What the hell?” from the prince could be heard somewhere behind them. Point for Ignis because he started that game.
The second? Ignis would be playing the shooting game, both deciding to try winning those seats for the firework display. (And staying in the suite had it’s appeal as well…)
But then, when he’d completely distracted they lean forward and wrap their arms around his shoulders from where he’s sitting and whisper something in his ear. It was just an embarrassing memory, something they’d held over Ignis for YEARS. And being reminded of it so suddenly causes him to lose his composure and his cheeks turn a VERY dark shade of red.
The other three, thinking they’re being quiet and they were out of range would whistle and say out loud, “Whatever they whispered must have been something else to turn him THAT color.”
Three points to his S/O.
From then on it’s back and forth until they’re both tied at 23 points.
They’re walking along one of the docks to sit at the end of it and laugh together. It’s been a fun day so far.
He’d been perfectly gentlemanly all day, their arms had been circled together as they walked, he’d putting a guiding hand on their lower back when he didn’t want to get separated, and he’d always check with them to make sure they were alright.
They in turn had been very affectionate. Whispering sweet nothings out of earshot of the others, reminding him of different memories and pointing out the different things they though might interest Ignis.
So, in a conspiratorial whisper, they decided to end the game in a big way. They had enough medallions to get the suite and fireworks seat. And they wanted to rest before seeing the show. And they really wanted to see the other’s reactions to what was about to happen.
In a planned move, he suddenly sat up from where he had been leaning against their shoulder and shoved them off the pier.
They could literally hear Prompto screech across the distance in a shrill tone, “HE DID NOT JUST-” before they went under the water.
When they surfaced they laughed so hard they had trouble catching their breath. Ignis would reach down a hand to help them, but instead they’d pull him in as well.
They’d then laugh together, sneaking a kiss before getting out of the water.
After stripping off as many outer layers as they could while still preserving their modesty, they would say just LOUDLY enough for the three people following them to hear, “We should head back to the hotel and see what the others are doing.”
“Shit.” could be heard and then rapidly fading footsteps.
Upon arriving back they’d greet the others and pretend they hadn’t seen them all day, and then they’d take turns in the shower.
The other three would pretend to be enamored in their phones, but would watch them fall into their habits again. (Not creepy at all guys…)
They really had never seen this side of Ignis. They knew he could be affectionate, but this was a whole other level.
Ignis would help dry their hair, and they’d tease him by saying it would be fine air drying. He’d press a kiss to their forehead after they comb his hair back for him.
Small things that were really killing them all with sweetness.
They’d finish getting ready and head out to the fireworks show, content and happy with one another.
Ignis and they would sit in the gondola and just…think of all they’d been through and talk about it.
They had been through a lot. And they loved each other.
When the show starts their attention is only held by it for a short while. Because the other would catch their eye in the light.
Like so many of the major changes in their relationship, it would be unplanned.
“Marry me.”
They’d look at him, and then smile at him genuinely. “Okay.”
And it just as simple as that.
However, in a nearby gondola, the three are sitting and cheering for their friend. But thankfully, it’s drowned out by the blasts overhead. IF Ignis had known they were there, he probably would have waited until later to ask.