[ oh its so unfortunate his expression goes a little goofy at the phrase "your flameguard" because he is so lame.

and then he laughs, sheepishly. anyway. ]

....haha, well! Kind of, in his own way... sort of... [ (flameguard voice) kys rondo ] The first time I earned his recognition, it changed my life forever. I knew right then and there I wanted to follow him so I could be as strong as he was.