If James were to make any prolonged eye contact with Zed, that creepy effect would only be intensified, not unlike accidentally catching a glimpse into some infinite black soul-sucking void.

Zed's more amused than anything at this. "Creeping you out, really?" He actually laughs. It's a slightly bitter one. "Wouldn't be the first time I've heard that." His smile becomes a little more sinister. "And if I don't get away?"