Daia can't fathom why Zelgadis doesn't get more compliments. He's clearly attractive. Zel deserves nice things!

"I'm serious! I absolutely mean it!"

And he's going red in the face again.

"I... I'd be happy to tell you as much as you want. I think you're cute."

But maybe that's weird. Especially since they probably wouldn't be in a relationship. But he can't help but feel like Zelgadis should get more praise, more affection. Even if it's just compliments on how he looks.