[ He'd keep an eye out for Gerome, just in case. This type of heat was deceptive, and he may have just met the guy, but not only was he part of the Purple team, he was also someone important to Inigo. For now, he just nods and takes him for his word. ]

No problem.

[ And the silence that falls between them afterwards is a natural lull, neither unpleasant nor comfortable. Roland soon realizes that Gerome was not the type of person who appreciated being talked about behind his back, and if he even mentioned that Inigo and him were childhood friends, he might just up and abandon this trek completely. So, as they start their honest ascent up the mountain trail, canopies of trees growing sparse around them, he decides to change his approach to be more personable to his companion.

Who knew he'd have to tap into is experience talking to diplomats and ambassadors to make small talk like this? ]

I must have missed you when you arrived. How many platform days ago has it been since you came on the Voidtrecker?