"I know," he says. And he does mean that. Inigo genuinely knows it. If not just because-- "You are much too sweet to keep someone around just for that."

He can't imagine Taiki ever exploiting anyone, after all. And he does know their friendship is so much more than that. It's just that.. well, it's nice. Being able to do a little extra for Taiki, just with his sheer presence. Something about that feels good.

".. the food's nice, by the way."