[Those words are music to his pointy ears, and he bares his teeth in the widest, most affectionate grin that looks a bit out of place on such a devilish face.]

That we do, 'cause if we don't watch out for one another, no one else will. And I, personally, would be honored to keep company with as kind a person as you, darling.

[So maybe his anticharismatic carnie barker is showing. His tone may seem facetious but the relief on his face isn't. He's not used to being alone, and never wants to be, so it's nice to have someone he can stick to like a purple limpet.]