[Maybe it isn't. But he does feel... lighter somehow. Like this existence is a little bit less of a mess than usual.

Company... When was the last time he'd had company that wasn't one of his minions?

He quirks a small smile, entirely without noticing.]

All right! My company for yours. I'll even forego the paperwork just this once. Consider it an act on good faith. I'll even let you stay rent free!

[He grins and goes to spread his arms wide only for his hands to smack into the wall, leading to muttered curses and shaking the pain out.]