Yeah, I'd like that so much better without the "flawless example of". ;-p

*high fives*

It must be because he knows how perceptive ZYL is, mustn't it? I mean, it's not like he wants anyone to know his true nature, but he knows that ZYL is the one person who can see through him?

That's a much nicer take than what I was imagining, which was that he's terrified of presenting an offputting image to ZYL because he can't imagine his true self not being offputting to anyone, even ZYL. :(

Awwww! It's SW who makes him want to stay? Aww!

YES! I'm so sad that this bit got cut! Like, I really appreciate the official translation's version listing everyone at the SID, but SW getting left out? Boo!

>> The first part of this line is iconic ...
How so? (I don't think I've encountered it before.)

It was quoted A LOT in the early days of the fandom, when novel fans were still the majority. And IIRC it even turned up in a behind-the-scenes thing, though I may be misremembering that.

LOLOL! (I bet priest hesitated before cutting that line. :D)

Ha, right? Eloping cats! It's a fabulous line, definitely a loss.