Zechs didn't begrudge Hakuba for his current circumstances. It wasn't as if the boy had planned for this to happen, after all. To be annoyed in the least would be petty. Zechs gifted Hakuba with a small, polite smile, wearing a bit of an aristocratic facade.

He didn't know how much the Detective knew about he and Tyki, but if Hakuba did know about them ... well, Zechs trusted the boy. He told him about Tallgeese and he knew he was a man Tyki respected. That was enough for Zechs, all things considered.

Being quite tall, Zechs crouched before Hakuba so he could shake his hand. "Indeed, Hakuba Saguru. It is a pleasure to meet you at last. You need not apologize for your circumstances, however. I know you cannot help your current state."