[Seeing Helios behaving the way he is has Frederic curious, but he shouldn't assume things until he has all the facts. Instead, he places his hands in his lap and tries to look content for the other man]

I know my outer appearance is that of a proper gentleman with no troubles at all, but it is only a mask. I want to be able to show myself to others around me, yet only a few have seen my true face. You are one of the few who have seen my true face and colors, thus I can't hide myself from you anymore. That is why I spoke out to you in this recent time. [He faintly smiles at his friend.] I will not force you to speak anything to me unless your heart wishes that, otherwise I respect how you feel.