[ help... it's fine, he nodded, i could extrapolate. ]

We really have been accomplishing quite a lot of nothing up until now, but hopefully that can start to change.

[ hopefully.

after a beat, mephisto straightens up and leaves his spot against the wall to come closer to the bars. ]

Well...! Not to be sentimental [ because he isn't, ever ], but for what it's worth, I've found your presence enjoyable!

[ at least one of them did? ]

I have to admit I'm a little curious about your reaction to hearing what I am, but I imagine that's even less relevant to our situation here than anything else I've asked you, so I'll leave it alone. Good?