Before speaking again, Ignis allows Gladio to shift their positions in whatever way he needs in order to be comfortable. Once that's done, he tilts his head up toward the Shield and smiles fondly, "You were going to say 'babe,' weren't you? It's okay. If you want to say it, that is. I don't mind."

What's one more nickname among all those he already has? Besides, this one is special.