Of course. He says it so pleasantly, so naturally, that it's like those potential consequences didn't even exist. It may be the most dangerous thing about him.

Zerxus is staring at him again, though it's more dumbfounded than terrified this time.

"...That makes sense for a devil to say, but you - " He swallows words like you weren't supposed to be or you were stolen from your life. It won't be taken well, and it's...

"If that was the only way to save you, then I'm not about to say it was wrong." There's a note of apology in his voice that really does sound sincere. Maybe he was right and maybe he wasn't, but clearly that line of conversation isn't productive.

"But I will say it means you've missed out on a lot, and that it's a shame."