This attention to how one lives in and interacts with the world is something Midoriya likes to draw out of Paul. Once, Paul sought control, as if he could control the tides themselves. Midoriya prefers the young man who excitedly collects fungi samples while on a forest walk.

"I can tell you what the more recently awakened Quirks can do, but that's not what's most important..." Midoriya hadn't planned on telling Paul these things, so he flounders and rambles a bit as he answers. It's a miracle he doesn't accidentally slip into one of his muttering spiels.

"With this secret comes the fact that it's transferable, but only if I will it. There's a problem there; I could be coerced into giving it away. All Might told me to keep it secret."

Paul knows by now what would cause Midoriya to make a great sacrifice. There are things in this world worth the risk. He squeezes Paul's hand and kisses his cheek. Paul is used to looking composed in front of others; even his shy smiles are charming.

"The god or gods here asked us about causes and masters. I don't think they quite understand what inspires us. And... we don't quite understand what's going on here. It'd be pretty rude of us to walk in assuming we know everything and are always right. Let's bow at the door."

This is how he conducts himself if he finds himself at Trench shrines of minor and major Pthumerians. Does a fish know the whole ocean? Or a squid?