So we see in Brotherhood that Ignis is allowed to sit in on official meetings, even though all we see him doing is taking notes. But maybe some snobbish asshole on the council doesn't want him there or is resentful that this kid gets to be there, and threatens him that if he ever speaks up he'll be severely punished.

Give me a situation where he feels forced to speak up or else something is going to go horribly wrong (like Zuko did in Avatar) because there's a HUGE FLAW in the plan being discussed, and how does NO ONE ELSE see it, here's how to fix it, etc. His suggestion is rejected, but when the councilors' plan is presented to the king, Clarus and/or Cor, they point out the same flaw Ignis did and ask how they're going to fix it. Someone mentions the Scientia boy has a plan, where'd he go?

Meanwhile, Ignis is getting the shit kicked out of him and taunted by the asshole nobleman because he can't retaliate for some reason, until Regis, Clarus, Cor, etc. show up and stop it. Give me some papa!Regis, Clarus and Cor with plenty of h/c for Iggy. Maybe the bros also flip out when they hear about it and get overprotective of Iggy/makes sure he's on bed rest because he has broken bones/so help me Ignis we're gonna
train when you're better so this won't happen again.