[The sheepish grin that follows is enough to say he totally agrees with that. He agrees that they're both the type to gain someone or something without meaning though.]

Thank you, Grell. That means a lot to me. [There's a thought though and he shoots Grell a tentative look.] If…something happens in the future, think I could talk to the guards about maybe letting someone else stay, too? Y'know. Just in case.