[ On the contrary, though, the little quip caused a flicker of a smile to appear on Zechs' face. That's something he'd imagine saying to someone when he first arrived, a flicker of a familiar trait between him. ]

[ And then. Yes. That. He sighed, and changed the subject, because, well. ]

[ Zechs was very worried, terrified even, for Relena here. Especially after all he'd endured after only a month. ]

[ But he was only becoming used to talking about it with strangers on Erku, formal and businesslike. It's not something he ever imagined speaking about with her. A subject change is prudent. ]

You'll need a place to stay. I've ... acquired an apartment, but it's furnished for someone living alone. It would suit your needs.