[This isn't a huge request, but still he feels uncomfortable asking for yet another favor.] Please, do not let anyone know of my transformation. I will speak to my brother tomorrow, and a few others, but I must be careful about this. [trying to get things planned while not angering Diva was his priority.]
[And after that's out, he smiles once more. He doesn't want her worrying.]
[He stands, a bit shaky, and steps over toward Zelda, taking her hand in his and kissing the back of it.] I may not have been myself, exactly, but I assure you that you were always in my thoughts. [He just wants her to know that.]