The time it takes for Seto to recover is only barely enough for Noa- barely, in that he hasn't quite managed it by the time the other speaks.

"NH-! Of course not!" he retorts, the words coming out harsher than he intends. His face colours quickly, and he finds himself looking away. "I was just buying time for my familiar to get involved...I had it handled," he adds, trying and rather remarkably failing to save face.