A change in perspective

Hattori knew Artorias was a reasonable man, passionate and loyal to his own, all respectable traits really. The Kaicho was not the sort to step out of his comfort zone and seek others out, but the Aegis' efforts were appreciated all the same, his words sunk deep and though he was well aware of the fact Ashen did not view him or his own favourably, it was good to know no one would be attempting-and no doubt fail- to burn down the bamboo anytime soon. He nodded again, yet another sombre show of appreciation as, they both looked out for their own and did what they had to in order to get by. It wasn't difficult for the pair to come to an understanding, not when they were cut from the same cloth, just different ends.

It was now apparent that he had perhaps misjudged the situation when he'd uttered those words to the little Hallowed pup. He was not so proud to refuse to be wrong, most of the time anyway, stubbornness willing. A thought then occurred to him, not quite a trade or exchange, but an opportunity he thought might serve them both well.

"I do appreciate it and your efforts today." He said, which was a rather round about way of acknowledging the Aegis' generosity, it did not need to be said out loud that he was a good man, they both knew it. "Is there anything I can assist you with in the meanwhile?" Aside from making sure his children aren't eaten, but that was a given really.