[One would think, but if there was ever a needy god, it's Yato. Being deprived of proper affection and praise for so long means he's a sucker for it still, plus he likes the encouragement from others that he's wanted. Overgrown kid. Maybe they can teach each other a little something the more they work together more. It'll be healthy growth for them both!]

Ehehe... Don't deny that. [The dork part, that is. He's very good at being a dumbass dorkwad. But hey, at least he's not badgering Bakugo about it, instead accepting him at his word. That's something anyway. Though actually hearing that his not-friend trusts him would do wonders to soothe his neediness.

But he knows Bakugo is dealing with his own problems and struggles, hence why he tries not to burden the kid with his own. He's figured out by now that Bakugo has had friends here who've left, and by piecing together what all he's said, he knows it's to go back to a war where there's no guarantee of winning. It's not too unlike his own situation, though his battle with his dad is more one-on-one. Still a scary thing all said.]

Heh, you never know! Maybe I could make cookies of myself just to prove you wrong. [He's half joking, half serious about that idea. He knows that he's taken in by people's honest-seeming faces a lot. ...it's how he gets duped into buying useless charms and trinkets that promise prosperity so often. Some folks just radiate trustworthiness! He can't help it!] Or-- how about I make cookies of you? They could have those little pop rock candies in them for a bursting sensation!

[Oh heavens help them. He's coming up with a new business venture again...]