Leonidas blinks in surprise at her offer, not quite sure how to respond. "Ah..." He clears his throat, trying to find the right words. "That won't be necessary," he says eventually, though something about the way she said it niggles at him. There must be more to this than simple duty.

He hesitates for a moment before asking, "Why did you offer that?" His voice is gentle but firm as he meets her eyes once again, searching for an answer.

He sighs softly, running a hand through his hair as he considers her words. "You owe me nothing, Alex," he says finally, his tone gentle but firm. "I brought you here out of necessity, yes, but also because my father asked me to care for you."

He takes a step closer to her, his eyes boring into hers intently. "I want you to stay because you choose to, not because you feel obligated. Do you understand?"