[Kotetsu's eyes widened significantly once Golbez's helmet came off. He had no presumptions of what Golbez would look like without the armor and helmet, but when he first saw the long white hair Kotetsu's thoughts strayed to a certain blackjack gambler.]

...white hair?

[Staring at Golbez for a good minute or two, Kotetsu finally snapped out of his daze and answered the sorcerer's question.]

I didn't want you to get hurt! There were dozens of them but only two of us. What kind of "hero" would I be if I let you get hurt?