[ If anything, the compliment almost takes him aback. Hearing a human saying something like that regarding his situation is a different change of pace. But he is grateful for it. ]

...Thank you. Unfortunately, I am not sure what else I can say to express my gratitude for those words.

[ ... ]

After all, you seem like a noble individual yourself.

[ That was awkward, but he was just getting the hang of this... he thinks. ]