Still, I feel as though it should be said.

[ there's a pause after he hears adrien's next words, though. it's flattering to hear something like that said about him, but above that... it's heartwarming. he'd like to think that he's strong and reliable, and the fact that adrien sees him as such leads him to believe that he's doing something right. ]

Thank you, Adrien. I'll do everything in my power to continuously meet those expectations.