"I'll just close my eyes and think of England, then, shall I?" Roger teased, settling into his seat. He had the temptation to reach out for Simon, prove to himself that Simon was still there - a rather foolish thought, to be sure, but he was rather regretting letting Simon blindfold him - and continuing to go along with it!
But it was Simon, and he was Roger, so the blindfold stayed tied 'round his head; Simon might be put out if he ruined the surprise.