Asriel could understand self-preservation. He'd spent his entire life that way. Some people called it selfish. But that was easy for those to say who didn't have to worry about being selfish in the first place. No one had been looking out for his best interests, out for what he wanted, so he'd had to take things in his own hands. "A survivor, then. Even better. Means you don't take shit from anyone. And you take what you want when you want it." Proven by the thick boot now between his legs.
He smirked and leaned one leg against the boot, acting casual while he encouraged the forwardness. "It's a little unnerving to end up in a new place. Especially if it wasn't planned. But that's the fun of an adventure, isn't it?" He paused then and tilted his head. "You aren't curious why you're here?"