If it were not for Tyki's arms around him, Zechs would consider moving ... to the chair, or maybe to the kitchen, or somewhere. Because he very much wanted to hold tightly to his lover, and not ever let go. But he was also feeling shamed, belittled, and even more weak than before. Part of him unhealthily thought Tyki was right for having an eye kept upon him. Part of him unhealthily was angry at Tyki. He wasn't that fragile. Even if he would have withdrawn.

Zechs' arms tightened around Tyki in return. "... From my own perspective, it had only been two weeks. Yet, I suppose I should be glad you keep your memories of ... the forum, if you had a longer absence from it than I." Perhaps he had gleaned some information from the ZERO after all. That possibility was indeed there, and quite clear to him.

It would be needless to repeat he had been worried. Instead, his emotions whirling within from everything, he asked, "... You hadn't needed my assistance at all, had you?"