[His expression softens nigh imperceptibly at the mention of their shared time at the akademia. That was an altogether different time, to be certain. And although it was millennia ago now, he's yet to forget that one particular busybody who - for reasons still unbeknownst to Emet-Selch himself - would make it his mission to befriend him.]

[...nor has he forgotten their first collaborative effort. A far cry from their later achievements.]

...of that I have no doubt.

And I assure you I deserve nothing of the sort. Why, I've already more medals than I know what to do with. Surely you didn't think they were simply there for decoration?