[Mephisto isn't expecting a hug of all things, and is far too easily pulled down into one. And that's where he stays as Sidon says his piece, remaining silent behind his mask until he's finished.]

[And then he vanishes in a poof of smoke, only to reappear in front of him a few feet away, his back turned to him.]

[It's not the first time he's been the target of such selfless kindness here, and he knows now it won't be the last. But he wasn't expecting to feel the slightest bit touched by his words, and briefly finds himself thinking of his own siblings, still locked away in stasis.]

...I still think you're a fool to trust me so easily. There is far too much you don't know about me -- things even Lady Mipha herself does not know.

But lucky for you... I'm used to foolish younger brothers.

[He gestures with a hand before folding them behind his back, walking further down the hall.]

Come, it's not much further to the showers. Surely you can manage at least this much on your own?