[Unbidden, he felt a surge of pride for Zev, to have fought and won for something so important. This smile did reach his eyes, having missed the brief lapse in Zevran's carefully maintained mask]

Congratulations! Wow... I know that's really quite the accomplishment, but I don't know how to even say that enough...

[But at what cost? First and foremost, even if he didn't have that same reciprocal spark he'd had for Zevran prior, it didn't mean he didn't care. He reached over, place a hand on Zev's shoulder. A gesture of solidarity as he gave a soft squeeze]

Sounds like a hot bath and dinner are in order for you tonight, then. And rest.