[When Gilbert starts fussing over his cuff, Alois is reminded of Claude more strongly than ever. He sees Claude in everything Gilbert says and does. He stays still to let Gilbert check whatever he needs to, and looks quite pleased.]

Well it's in my blood to care about my servants. [Unless they are female. In which case he'd only want to poke their eyes out. But that's not Gilbert's case, and Alois is still giving him that angel smile for now.] And I'm happy you work here. I really am. [He really is!]