[Ask it like what? It's just a question. It's just a good thing it's dark. He can't see her blushing, and likewise, she won't be able to really make out the awkward expression on his face. If he had even half a thought to try lighting a candle without burning himself, this might have been a little less strange.

Even so, it's been a very long time since Ciel has snuck out of bed.]

Don't apologize. You asked to stay with me, and I'm the one who offered to walk back with you. So, I'm saying it's fine this way. Just for tonight. [And then, he gently turns the knob, trying to be quiiiiiet, easing the door open, quiiiietly... then grasping her hand again, he leads her inside. It's hard to navigate in the darkness though. ]