[ Memories come to mind. Hawke taking him under his wing. The Titans becoming his family. The HECATON unit in general; a bright light in the dark period of the world he was born in.

He's at a loss for words momentarily. How personal saving TFV for him hits him again with full force. ]

If a lot more of us from the beginning were alive, Ma'am, I'm sure they'd be very touched at the choice. [ He thinks of Hawke. The good man who kept true to Gordon West's vision. ] I know I am. And I believe Hawke would be too.