[He quirks an eyebrow at her blush. How adorable.] Then perhaps you have been keeping company with the wrong sort of "guys," lovely one.

There is nothing wrong with being proud of an accomplishment, no matter how inane some undistinguished individuals might find it. Being useful is quite important as long as you are not only being useful to others--but to yourself, as well. I firmly believe that the population as a whole could afford a little more confidence.

If I had an award, I would give it to you. So you didn't have just the one. [And that gets a playful smile. Obliviousness suits Pride just fine--he doesn't exactly shout it from the rooftops. Doesn't quite go with his scheming nature.]