Cade is silent for a time, taking in what Zevran says and considering it for what may seem like an excessive stretch of silence. He's not used to speaking much; he's used to his commentary being entirely mental, unasked for and therefore unspoken.
Finally, he appears to draw a conclusion-- or at least, he finds the thing that's been preventing him from reaching one.
"But if you enjoy it..." he says measuredly, clearly struggling with this, "...how is it punishment?"