Oh, I was just curious. I had thought to become better acquainted with you.

[But well, Arthur's reasons make sense, so after a moment Gawain lets whatever gloom he was feeling vanish.]

But I suppose I shall just have to bother you then. [A pause then.] By your leave of course.

[He has to try not to be too demanding of his king! Even though Gawain is apparently so stubborn he can for the King to eat his bad cooking for years without complaint.]