"I have been reading books." Gerome replied, not looking in Tidus' direction as they walked. Some of the books were... puzzling at best. The language was strange in some of the books, but the simpler ones were kind enough to details certain places, technologies and other schools of thought.

"... I am..." He stopped, frowning in thought, thinking his words through and swallowed some of his pride. "... I am appreciative of the offer." Whether he was saying he would agree to it or not, Gerome didn't expand on it.