[ Huh. So their stories aren't too dissimilar. Of course, he has no idea who saved him and what from. But, that's not really the point here, is it? ]

It doesn't feel any different from normal. [ Bullshit. ] But, looking at it from a rational view– why wouldn't I pay her back? Considering a connections standpoint, I'd rather her on my side than not.

[ If it sounds cold, well, it's par for the course. ]