[It was at that moment that Dia realised he'd fucked up. Zulius watches him as he desperately tries to salvage this. It's too late. Stick a fork in him, he's done.]

Oh, yeah, I BET he means a lot to you. It sounds like he means a whole lot to you. Being so courageous and knowledgeable and all. Yup, I am reading that loud and clear.