[You... are fishing for information and he is allowing it, even if it is in a snippy way, only due to his concern over Elissa temporarily overriding sense.]

Yes, yes, you lost your bet. If Elissa can ever be found I'm certain she will look forward to collecting her earnings from you with the greatest glee, until then I would appreciate it if you would turn your inquisitive nature towards discovering what may have become of her. She has not been in contact with Harlock or I since the fighting erupted during the Ball.