In truth Reginald did want to ask, but perhaps his own experience had tempered his curiosity some. He was a patient man, and someday certainly would ask, but he was resolved not to treat this man like a zoo animal. He would treat this man with decency -- even if he did not deserve it.
"You're welcome," he said instead, genially enough. "Do you prefer that? To be alone? Or to have the steady watch." His head was tilted to the side in honest wonder. "I could see arguments for both."