Gellert didn't comment when she repeated a piece of what he had said; he knew that she was feeling stronger emotions about the departure of Rodolphus then he would, because of being his wife. And while he was not known to always use tact when it came to sensitive situations, he intended to make full use of it now.
His gaze watched how she held the book close to her chest as she moved around the boathouse, while he remained standing in the same place and was content to watch her instead of move around himself. "Tis a pity that we were unable to make arrangements in time. I would have liked to meet him as well," Gellert agreed, meaning what he said for a change. Rodolphus had been a good friend to him since his arrival, even if they had never met face to face.
Her request summoned a polite smile to his lips and he took a step toward the door of the boathouse. "Of course," he answered, making a brief gesture with his hand to offer her the option of leaving the building first; he was a sociopath but he still had exceptional manners.