[The look of vulnerability might go mostly unnoticed, brief as it was, but the hesitation catches her attention. She looks up, studies his face for all of half a second, and tilts her head in open curiosity. There's a feeling of introspection to the activity in her eyes, which is rare for her. It doesn't happen often or for very long, but in this case, it's something remembered.]

I won't pry for your real reasons. Maybe I should share mine.

When I heard the tale, it reignited my passion. I'd stagnated. Your feat reminded me what I adventured for, and here I am! That's the sort of honor it was to share the battles I've had with the two of you.

[Maybe she'd fixated on the one that remained in the popular eye due to them being a Scion. Maybe it was simply following the crowd or ease of access. Maybe it was because they had continued to spearhead legendary feats. But the truth is, the title had been given to everyone to come out of that steel fortress.]