It was women's business about me, Kes. [He raises an eyebrow, giving her a smile. Even though he is sort of withering inside a little, the guilt of leaving her slamming into his chest now, now that he knows, only a couple of days after he's gone, she got lost - he can't help but think, he should never have left. He shouldn't -

He steals a glance to Steph again, the knot in his stomach loosening. He hates having had to pick one of them over the other.]

Maybe after that what? You want to meet up outside, go back in together? [He feels like he knows Kesara well enough at this point that he gets where she's going with this. Also, he wants to meet back up with her. Seems he can't trust anyone else to make sure she stays safe.] Because I'd like that. As long as you're happy with Steph tagging along, of course.

[He's not choosing anymore.

The face she makes makes Zach laugh, nodding.]

Oh believe me, I know, kiddo. She even has a cape.