Their initial response is to raise a brow skeptically; an effect that is entirely lost following his explanation. They shouldn't be surprised that he's been keeping track of them; taking note of their activities. Watching out for the people they've interacted with.

To protect them, or to protect them, that's the real question.

"I suppose," Chara murmurs. Leaning back over his hand, they dab once more at increasingly bright blue nails. It's times like these when they truly miss having long hair. "You are wrong, however. I don't use my stories for other people. I use my stories so other people owe me."

So, maybe not quite the positive influence one selfish bastard assumed.