Well... you're the one that said to just be yourself, right?

Maybe that's exactly why people think of you the way they do. Because you're genuine.

[He could argue that there's something courageous about that, were this a better time for the topic. Not everyone could hold kindness and honesty close to their hearts while still speaking with wisdom.]

He was bidding pretty high on you anyway to start. Sure, uh, Mythra definitely made that...escalate, but it's not like she forced him to make that choice from the start.

You should be proud of yourself. Just being you still means you're really meaningful to somebody.