[ He takes a sip, his eyes darting to the side sheepishly. ]

I don't know. I doubt I am the soldier you think me to be. [ He doesn't want to get Kaeya's hopes up? ] I simply happened to be in the right place at the right time with the right expertise.

[ A pause, another sip. ]

You should speak with my second-in-command, Commander Syrlya--he's here, you know. I would say he's the one with the accomplishments.