[ There's no reason not to take Rezo at his word, at least on this matter; Zelgadis can't see any evidence to the contrary.

But he'd better be telling the truth. Zel's going to be even less pleased with him than usual if he's bluffing.

As for himself... He'll concede he's little worse for wear. If he were still human, this would already be an opportune time for the mazoku to get the jump on him.

He'll die before he admits to Rezo's face, but his chimera body's endurance is a boon. ]

I'll be fine. I'll get some sleep in when the water tanks are complete.

[ He'll pull through like he always has. Anything else isn't an option. ]

...Besides, it's not really the labor that's the tiring part.

[ As soon as he admits that, he wishes he hadn't. He doesn't want sympathy. That was just the stupid part of him that hasn't accepted it's a waste of time to try and form any meaningful emotional connection with Rezo talking for a second there. ]

No, forget it. I need to get going.

[ Abort mission. Delete the past ten seconds from your head, Rezo. ]