Salem's Links
Dimmol is one of the few people that Salem respects more than himself. Having been basically raised by the guy, Salem leans on him heavily as the primary source of his confidence and purpose in life.
Dimmol rather enjoys Salem, finding the monster he raised to be one of his finer subjects--in other words, he was successfully able to implant his false beliefs and agenda into his adopted child's brain. Does Dimmol feel anything truly sentimental towards Salem? No, probably not.
Salem thinks Mint is the cutest little thing in the entire world and he's a little bit mad about it, ngl. He loves showing off to her, because her wonder and praise feels more... meaningful, somehow, than he's used to it feeling. He doesn't realize that he actually just likes to see her happy.
It would almost be an understatement to say Mint has fallen head over heels for Salem. Absolutely awed by his commanding presence alone, it's safe to say she thinks he's the coolest guy on the planet, and she'd do anything to earn his praise and affection. SIMP!!!