" hahahaha, I would say it started out because it was funny because while I was annoying him, I was also helping him in a crucial way so it made it so he would severely hamper himself if he sent me away. But then I think I started to consider him a friend. Not many of those left you know, except you guys of course." Both voices chimed in, both in unison. " Indeed!" Garuud smirked "Even if he acts like a hermit. hahahaha"