[This is the first time he's intentionally told anyone about Saber being gone, because it's the first time someone would understand. Raven felt bad for him sure, but he couldn't blame her for not wanting to get into it. And that Aidan kid found out too, but at the time Zelgadis was far more interested in being left alone than being in any way honest.]
[This is Yomi, and it's different. So he nods.] I tried summoning her back and ended up in the hospital. ...If you're going to whack me over that, at least watch your hand. [Acknowledging, perhaps, that he deserves to get hit for being stupid. Maybe wants her to.]