[Being responsible for an entire nation is a huge deal, and if not worthy of envy then it's at least deserving of admiration. Yato's only been responsible for himself and the odd shinki partner over the years. Hardly anything in comparison. Maybe it's that difference that sets them apart so much.

Since she definitely has the air of a wise old spirit, while he himself is more of a... unruly brat, to be honest. His eyebrows shoot upward at this news, mouth hanging slightly open. They really are like night and day as far as deities go.]

Whoa, really? Only that old? And here I thought you must be older than me with how smart and wise you are! I feel like a child next to you, if I'm being honest.

[Which probably has to do with how his experiences were incredibly limited for most of his life. Lots of fighting and killing, and not much in the way of interactions.]