Zechs mentioned them. I hadn't really worried too much about them, honestly. Either everyone in my world will already be dead by then, or I will be, I expect.

I understand, believe me. I'm very stubborn, myself, if you ever noticed. Zechs really doesn't like to feel weak, and takes great pride in his independence. I'm afraid you ran straight up against something that's been building within him for a long time - he felt helpless to protect me, or do anything to help. It's not something that he wants to accept.