[As much as he has been used to people being surprised by his appearance, at first at least, he's been as used to seeing people who aren't put off by what he is. Still, it's more than a little heartening to see someone welcome him rather than meet him with apprehension.]

Oh, I'm doing my part, for what it's worth. There's a lot to be said for remembering those who've gone before us who meant something or helped us in our lives somehow. I can appreciate that this place both has people who earned that honor and that it sees to it to give them such an occasion.