[He closes his eyes and shakes his head.]

I still can't figure that out. Why they would choose me. Perhaps they thought I'd be more compliant than others.

[He's finally able to look at her, from just under the brim of his hat.]

I'm trying. I can't go back, so whatever I am now, it's here in this strange place. I'll be a good teammate. I'll... I'll make sure the others succeed.

[Right now that feels like the best he can ask for. Watch their backs. Take their hits. Keep them fighting. A shield, instead of a sword.]