[Cain is very, very good about not cringing at the word "legend." The desire was there, certainly, but good sense won out and he simply offers a grim smile.]
I've only ever done what needed to be done, even if that means leading the charge. Being called a hero for it was always just an unexpected, unintended side effect. [A side effect of saving his own ass.]
[He manages to pry himself out of his self-centered moping long enough to notice the reflection. Looking toward her, he raises his eyebrows in a questioning way. It was one thing to see her younger--but to see her when they were in a life-and-death situation together?]