Spells and magic were not new to Gerome. However... this kind of magical spell was. And it had been startling to say the least.

He shook himself free of that shock to move and assist, reaching in to help pull the individual free.

"I am well, thank you..." Polite. Respectful. This man was large and it seemed he was also on his side, somewhat? Inigo had insisted he should do well to be polite at the least. So Gerome was making an effort.