He would never admit it openly but Ignis got scared. He just didn't show it was all. So when Madoka's cheeks turned red and she confessed, he nodded. "That they may be, but I won't let any harm befall you and that's a promise."

There was no way he could just hug her because that wasn't the advisor's way. So instead he asked. "Would a hug make you feel better?" Tony might have the nerve to just up and hug someone but it wasn't in his own nature.