Malos gets to his feet, his smile a little sadder, but still genuine. "Hey, don't sell yourself short," he insists. "Sure, anyone woulda done it, but doesn't mean I shouldn't thank you for it. I really do appreciate what you did. 'Specially for Anna."

Looks like maybe there's more on Zelos' plate, though...? Malos is pretty sure talking about it isn't gonna help shit, so he's not even gonna offer. Instead, he decides, he's just gonna pull Zelos into a hug.