It's easy for Ignis to give into staying curled into Gladio's chest for a while, just listening to his laughter and hiding away from all the troubles that wait for them just outside this embrace, but eventually he does uncurl himself, sitting up straight and cradling Gladio's face in his hands.

"I know and I love you. I'm so sorry you had to wait this long to say it," he leans forward to press a gentle kiss to the Shield's lips and then settles back again. "Now, be honest with me please. Are you hurting? Will you let me heal you?"

He still can't heal the wound completely, but his power should at least take away the sting of straining it.