[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.]
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I'm a demon, and I'm dangerous, and I can be uncontrollable. Why would you speak up for something like that?
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Dear Beelzebub, if I may turn this around for just a moment: Why should any of that prevent you from being spoken up for?
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It shouldn't.
But I'm not stupid. I know I can be a risk, even to my family.
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Does your family still care for you in spite of that risk?
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They get angry. They get scared. But I know they still love me.
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There you have it.
[...okay, he'll actually elaborate, though.]
I see you as a friend, Beelzebub, and I will accept whatever risk I must to look out for you.
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Where had these sorts of people been, all this time? Was this just some sort of odd coincidence?
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Temenos...
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...That means a lot to me. I mean it. I... feel I owe you a lot more after today.
If there's anything I can do for you, would you tell me?
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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.]