That was... a good question actually. His first thought was to explain what the other Selwyns did, his kin, those who had all sorts of achievements under their belt. But they didn't really matter anymore, did they? They were all dead, but even if that wasn't the case their accolades wouldn't amount to much here. Besides, Askan had never been one to brag about his family name. Indeed, he thought it was worth something, but worth was shown through deeds rather than words. In time he would show Sachiel and Hawthorne what it meant to be a Selwyn.
He didn't even have time to respond, as Hawth soon chipped in with her own conclusion. Askan liked to think he was a restrained, serious individual, but really his sense of humour was far more pronounced than he'd ever admit. He couldn't help but laugh. Not loud and curt, like he had no shame, but earnest none the less. Almost carefree, as though he'd reverted back into the carefree pup he'd once been.
Shit though, she wasn't wrong. And that squint of hers? It was pretty damn on point.Pulling in a calming breath, he shook his head as he tugged at his few remaining threads of decorum. Even then he didn't let his smile die, for he was content.
"Something like that." He then cleared his throat, Askan supposed he ought to give them some food for thought."Selwyns...They do what needs to be done, what they must." He paused, to look between Hawthorne and Sachiel. "Don't worry too much about it, I know you already have what it takes. Wouldn't have offered otherwise."