[ He clicks his tongue in mild irritation, and his attention turns away from the magic and back to Matt fully. He takes a step into Matt’s personal space that’s just a little too close. ]

What, you’re rejecting a god’s favor? I don’t just casually offer protection.

[ The way he puts stress on that word definitely has meaning, but it’s not exactly clear what it is. The tone implies a slight distaste, but that’s also confusing, considering the fact that he seems to be offering. He reaches up to Matt, and it might almost be worrying, but… He just reaches up to ruffle Matt’s hair. ]

It’s workin’ together, sure. It’s dangerous, so we’re helpin’ each other in this case. I’m not so arrogant that I’m immune from knowin’ that.

[ He steps back from the odd gesture, then turns his back on Matt to look down the dark alley. ]

But think you’re onto somethin’ there. It’s why I want to be sure. Reminds me of shit from my world. And it’s why I’d placed my bets where I had. [ Which is a cryptic thing to say… But he glances back at Matt. ] So, you wanna be like my Master for the night and we see if we can figure it out?