[It seems that his words did manage to make some sort of impression on the younger man, after all. Van Zieks watches him carefully, wondering what sorts of thoughts must be running through Asogi's head.]

Yes. I'd merely hoped to clear up this... misunderstanding. Any further details, I'm certain you'd rather hear from the others.

[He's going to assume keeping a metaphorical distance between them is better until directed otherwise, whatever his personal feelings. This news in particular, however—the truth behind Genshin's fate—he felt was his responsibility to deliver.

For now, he's certain Kazuma would like to sort out his feelings in private.]