"Well," Tyki said, his tone turning a bit wry. "I was in terrible danger when I was fighting Cross. But the last thing I remember was being stabbed by Allen, and then waking up, chained to a bed, weeks later."

He pressed closer, wishing he could reassure Zechs, make it all go away. "I'm afraid that tonight the only danger to myself was my own boredom. And I am so, so sorry that I worried you unnecessarily."

Silent for a moment, he added. "'Somehow seen' what, my love?"