[Okay, he's actually taking a hit now, if the cold winds blowing through are any indication. Somehow, he's still able to keep it from showing in his expression, but there's only so long that can last.]

C'mon, it got a beauty like you to stop and talk to us! That's a win in my book.

[No. That's not it at all.]

What? A guy can't have eclectic taste without money being involved?

[Translation: 1) Money was involved, 2) it wasn't nearly enough, and 3) Zelos is mainly doing it out of pride at this point.]