Gerome let his arms loosen, believing that Inigo was pulling away, but was somewhat surprised when that didn't happen. Instead of moving away, Inigo just looked up at him, forcing Gerome to look down to find him blushing. Why was he blushing? Had he said something to embarrass him? Thinking back, he couldn't understand what about his words could have been embarrassing, but chose not to bring attention to it. For now.

Because there was something else that caught Gerome's attention. And that was Inigo's words. And the look in his eyes.

Inigo might not be able to admit to being afraid, but it was there in his eyes, no matter how much he would try to hide it.

"No forgiveness needed. I..." Gerome also found himself hesitating for a moment before he continued on. "... must thank you, for being there with me. For helping me." Because Gerome wasn't sure he would have survived at all if it hadn't been for Inigo. He would have died, and that was certain.