[To be so directly questioned in what he thought he gave plenty of evidence toward through example, Eugene nearly let his hackles rise. But... in the end, he couldn't fault Zevran for a moment of weakness. To ask for reassurance, more like.]

Well, yeah. Guess me and Jack are kind of numpties about expressing it verbally, but if we tease you, it means we like you. A lot. A-and we haven't really shared someone together.

[Except for Zevran, which while complicated, felt right. He simply was at a loss as to express it in words without sounding like he was fumbling blindly forward. He didn't like being too reckless after... what got him relying on a crutch for mobility.]

I do more than care, but if I say it, I'm willing to bet some credits that you'll use it as blackmail. But I'll take that chance. Yeah, I care about you a lot more than some people would deem appropriate.