Now why did that need clarification? And why was Inigo looking at him like that? He could feel warmth starting to heat up his cheeks and turned his head. Not that it would help him much. Especially without his mask...

"... Unless you would rather not. That is your choice."

Gerome had just made an assumption... He'd thought Inigo would be happy to come back. But if not, then that was perfectly fine with Gerome. It wasn't as if he was getting used to having Inigo nearby or anything...