[Honestly, from their positive interactions, Yato never would've guessed that Joshua has had negative interactions with other deities. The kid's never been anything but kind and considerate to him, without judgement or suspicion. Considering another encounter he had here, it makes him all the more grateful.]

[Grinning at Joshua's smartass remarks, he nudges him gently. Perhaps more gently than is necessary, but now that he knows the guy is sickly, he plans on being more careful with him. It wouldn't do to have his brother and new bride kicking his ass for overexerting him.]

You're spot-on on both accounts! Also seeing you be such an upstanding person is a reminder that I should probably strive to do better myself.

[Because he definitely has flaws, he knows. They're many and varied, and not at all an insignificant part of him. Maybe that's why it almost feels like Joshua is taking a dig at his growing restlessness by taking his time with the unwrapping. But!! It's his birthday so Yato is going to be the most patient gift-giver in existence if he has to.]

[If this is a battle of wills, he's going to at least tie!]