[He feels Alfred's tail curl around him and he can't help but grin smugly. When this kid is feeling less down on himself he's going to confront the demon about his feelings towards him to see how he reacts. He already gets the feeling he's going to enjoy his answer.

In the meantime, he laughs and moves to ruffle his hair lightly.]

Of course I do. That other you was all talk, like he was trying to prove something with me. You... you're nice, genuinely. You don't know how long I've had to deal with bullshit fake kindness where I'm from.

[Pause.]

But I'll like you even more if you drink that tea I graciously bought for you before it gets cold.

[He will also take the donuts if Alfred doesn't eat them, that is a threat.]