[Doesn't happen often? Zelos raises his eyebrows right back.] Maybe that's because you do things like lock yourself in a library all day.

[Just sayin'. It can't all be because of Yuan's sparkling personality. Though that probably doesn't help. An instant of pointed silence, and then Zelos goes on.]

I think you and Nethan should get to know each other. Nethan wouldn't be half as suspicious if he knew you, and you need friends. [Politically, in the guards -- not just emotionally. It was actually Nethan's idea, and Zelos wasn't sure how to take it at first, but if the guards try anything then Yuan can just whip out his giant sword and take care of them as easily as he did the assassins.]