He rolls his eyes at the objection to the word but he appreciates the frankness, he's not really in the mood for the objections as his patience is beginning to wear thin. Being with Dolphin for extended periods of time even when much of that is pleasantly occupied still leaves him more short tempered than normal, he still has it in check though. "I think I know a good deal about Her, Xellos, I'm not asking for you to give away of Hers but I am also no going to miss out on an opportunity to utilize the advantages that comes with you serving Her. As for betraying me, no. I think Zelas did that and you did as you were supposed to which I respect but I'm still pissed off about it so I'm not going leave myself exposed to the risk again."
"Yes I know what Rezo was to you and by all the things you're complaining about Zelgadis it seems to me you'd be throwing yourself at him," he says wryly but not intended cruelly. "He seems to be a hell of a lot like his grandfather, self-righteous, inflexible, convinced his way is the right way." This isn't an insult from Gaav either to Rezo or Zelgadis, just an observation, as he does find these traits effective, necessary, and admirable in some cases ..... when he doesn't think of Dynast too much that is. "Luckily one of those inflexible beliefs at the moment is that he needs to take care of Val."
"Having a current fight along side him? Does it involve bats?"
"Everything burns in time, Xellos." It's both esoteric and literal and said with a calm but dangerous smile.