[And now Conrad actually does flush just slightly, thanks to his color being back, though there's no smile with it -- he assumes Kaname's mocking a bit, which is a bit uncomfortable. Conrad can't help being drawn to him which he well knows.]
[But then the flush fades and the smile returns, genuinely.] I hope it's not troubling, that.
[And then a slightly more serious look] Will you tell me now? What it is that has upset you.