[His slip of the tongue does not go unnoticed. Aerith wonders for several long moments if 'Zuk' is meant to be Zuko. Perhaps his sister has named her familiar after her brother.

Endearing, if that's the case.]

I don't know about that. I'd find it hard to believe that anyone could hate you. You're a little too kind for that, I think.

[Except it's entirely possible to hate someone for being too kind or too thoughtful.]