Generous? I am as generous as I deem I must be, and in your case I am more than happy to return the favor. You cannot refuse a king such things, you know.

[The word "friend", oddly enough, seems to visibly touch him - his cheeks turn pink, but he attempts to keep his composure.]

...Yes, indeed, we are....... [His blush deepens.] Friends. Yes. And I acknowledge your favor. I suppose if you insist, it would be dishonorable to turn you down...