[Tearing into it is half the fun, though! At least it is to Yato, with his cat-like tendencies.]

[That's probably why as Joshua picks up the pace he begins bouncing in place, hands clenched into eager fists. What's he think of it, huh? Huh?!]

You bet you can! A god's word is law. ☆

[It's said in a joking, slightly self-deprecating manner. He did once believe that to be the case but has since learned it's immensely wrong. Gods are just as fallible as any other being, human or not, and need to be held to as strict standards, if not more so due to their strength and power.]

Then here's to hoping you remain here for a good long while, able to not only enjoy the bounty of happiness this place offers but able to return the favor by bettering it as well.

[HUFF!! YOU'RE KILLING HIM HERE, JOSH. All the same, he doesn't seem to really mind, lowering his hands to his sides with a nod.]

You definitely have. I've become a better person myself thanks to you, along with continuing to be able to find a purpose here. It's been rewarding being sparring partners on top of friends.