[Abel's irate expression smooths into surprise when he feels Xuanyu turning his face away. The flare of irritation flickers out almost immediately and is replaced with curious nerves-- he's not used to having his cheeks touched by someone other than Cain.]

[Looking guiltily into his cup of ice, Abel sighs.] I don't like people who use their influence for selfish reasons. I lived with that for most of my life, and while Hideki is nothing like my father, the idea is too similar.