[Temenos slows to a stop a few steps ahead. He didn't think an extension of friendship would be so impactful, but...the more he has learned, the more he has sensed that Beelzebub might struggle with bonds in a similar way as himself. For different reasons, of course, but inner turmoils like to be an issue all the same.

He turns to Beelzebub and nods.]

Of course. But please, do not feel indebted to me. If I may speak honestly, your company is more than enough "payment."

[He's hardly going to burden Beelzebub with his own problems right now.]