The apology, an admission that Devero was being rather ridiculous, made Zechs' displeasure soften. He nodded a little to him. "It is a lot. And it may take you time to adapt. You're not the only one who has find adjusting difficult."

Zechs let him have a moment more to digest things, and then told him, "The best we can do is adapt to the situation to the fullest extent of our abilities."