However, then he glanced at Yor, who was puffing out his cheeks in a pout, clearly unimpressed that Damien's thanks were limited to words.
"Um… well… in that case, let me express my thanks again…" Damien said, hesitating.
"I-I see… I truly apologize," Augusto stammered, bowing his head once more.
Augusto glanced at Yor briefly, then awkwardly wiped his forehead with his sleeve.
"Um, hey, like I've said before, this is just a gesture of gratitude. You don't have to take it so seriously, okay?" Damien said, trying to reassure him.
"N-no, I'm the one who should apologize… I'm sorry for being unclean…" Augusto replied, looking flustered.
"No, not at all! You're not dirty in the slightest, so don't worry!" Damien said firmly.
He needed to dispel any notion that he was grossed out—such a misunderstanding would be unbearable.
"If anything, I'm glad to do it. Honestly, I should be the one apologizing!" Damien added with a sheepish smile.