[Forget what he thought about her being anything like Inigo. Sure, the smile is fake but it's hardly a mask and it's certainly not for his sake even if for "good will."

Regardless, Gerome's glad she takes her finger away before he has a chance to snap his head back in defiance. They have to see this through. He has to be respectful and keep this position. That means Camilla can do whatever she wants to him now. And he can't so much as raise his nose to her.

Or leave so he can go strangle his comrades because that sounds a hell of a lot better than either her two options.]

... I wouldn't dare trouble you on my first day, milday. But it would benefit both of us to become a bit more acquainted.