Of course, Zechs was not attempting to proposition him. He believed that there was no way a level-headed individual like him would believe platitudes, empty reassurances. He had to find a way to prove what he said was real.

It appeared to have backfired. He saw the green cast to his face, how he fidgeted. How the sight of the scars alone seemed to have triggered an unfavorable reaction.

Zechs' own expression went still and blank as Glenn began to get up, clearly retreating because of his own clumsy attempts at reassurance. Further words would only injure him more, he believed.

"As you will. Please take care out there," Zechs said, polite but sincere - though from the calm, blank expression of his face, it might be difficult to tell. "And if you should run into problems - don't hesitate to ask for assistance."