[ Tezcatlipoca laughs a little when Amos says he has more experience. It’s a quick little bark, a half-arrogant hmph, but there’s approval with it all the same. On one hand, the damn nerve of people of the modern day! Or Kenos or whatever… He’s not used to anything but exaltation, but luckily, he’s been well-humbled in that regard by his Master. If there’s anyone who was willing to fearlessly point out Tezcatlipoca’s flaws no matter the consequences, it was Daybit.

So, sure, maybe it stings his pride a little, but he respects the resolve in the words. And maybe just a little bit of the gall of it too. Conflict also includes this, doesn’t it? ]

Nah, I can’t argue with ya on that point. And if you’re the kinda guy that’s looking out for his people, I respect that. Ain’t an easy thing.

[ He shrugs, and his smile at least tilts towards more amiable and friendly at this point. He’s more pleased at Amos pushing for it than the opposite, after all. ]

Plus, I guess Zenites are my people now too, strictly speakin’, so they’re under my care. We got the same idea in mind there, at least more or less. I’m more on the “tough love” side of things, but you could say that’s how I’m wired too.