Is that the way you think acts of kindness work?

[Jasper shakes her head, honestly a little amused.]

If you expect payment then it isn't an act of kindness. Even I know that. Doing something just to be kind means you don't expect anything but the knowledge that you've done a good deed.

[Say what you want about gem society, but that stands true even with them.]

How about I "repay" you by not tearing your arms off?

[Not that she's aware of the strength difference between a typical monster and a human.]