Gilbert stared at her quizzically a moment as she started to speak more on what she meant to...without actually saying what she meant. He was utterly confused. He couldn't lie about that. She felt silly asking him for permission about something? "Oh. Well, I suppose so..."
After another somewhat confused look, he followed Hestia's words and closed his eyes. He did not understand. All he knew was that it seemed like a much bigger deal than it was. She liked him. That could mean a good deal many things. She could like him quite enough as a friend. It could mean more, but why should it mean more? She could not..."All right. My eyes are closed."