With the absent gods your world, it must be different indeed.

[ But Xenk values differences, and finds Fenris' worries to be endearing more than anything. Just as Fenris insists on repayment, it's just another thing that proves his kindness, and Xenk could never fault him for being a kind, honest person. ]

It is not often I indulge.

[ But he says this lightly, more an inside joke for himself than anything. The truth is of course that he indulges quite a bit. He does not need to eat, but he does. He does not drink to excess, but he still imbibes. Well, and now he has a pet cat. Little things that he justifies as being part of the "human" experience. He would not deprive himself of them, nor concern others with his lack of need.

And he can't exactly ask to be paid in kisses or something like that, unless Fenris offered it first... ]

I shall need to think of something, as it is not my intent to make you indebted to me.

[ Ah, but the letters might be the answer. Xenk does enjoy proper ink and parchment. Who can say, really... ]