"How fortunate for you," Zechs said dryly. "Some habits are more deeply ingrained."

Which is why he didn't attempt to leave him behind or lose him in the jungles. Ultimately, this was more an attack on his pride than anything he should rightly abandon Koumyou in the jungle for. The Sanzo was an excellent fighter and still a fellow abductee.

He'd still fight with him and protect him.