He frowned. That would make containment a problem, if he was already carrying the sickness when he went out, but he had to ignore that concern for right now. They could worry about that later.
"No," he said, smiling faintly, despite his serious tone. When Adam acquiesced, he sighed as well. "I know it sucks, but until I know whether or not it's contagious, it's best."
Gerard quietly put out the few candles still lit with a subtle wave of his wand. It would be a total dick move to flaunt the fact that he could still do magic in Adam's face.