Although he does look right back at her when she asks that question, rather than avoiding her gaze, Inigo is still quiet for a moment. Like he doesn't immediately have an answer to that question. Or maybe because he has to think about what to say.

It's tempting to lie, or to at least avoid the question. But the hug, the emotions, even on her part - they all make it so much harder. He couldn't dodge this question without feeling way too guilty towards her now.

"I.. I just don't think it's that amazing. My mother was so much better than I was.. I still have far to go before I can reach her level." It's the truth, and he almost sounds a little resigned as he says it. Like it's hard for him to talk about this, but he's trying, even if it's happening shyly. "And I'm just worried people would make fun of me for it.. I-I mean, not everyone's as nice as you're being right now, you know..?"