Athos is well aware that they would be relentless and give him no quarry. Perhaps it's for that reason that Athos doesn't feel too guilty for pressing the issue. "No, I don't think help would be the reason." He flushes, but only in the tips of his ears. "Perhaps I assumed you would wish to cause trouble, looking like that."

It is more idiotic the more he speaks, but Athos fears it is because he knows his friends to be fearless and adventurous. Why would they not? Had Athos not done the same, in Las Vegas?