[/he looks like he's thinking about how to answer this for a moment, because its a weird question for him to think of on his own. how to assess his own abilities? yes odd indeed, because his answer, being honest, would be that if he wasn't able to make himself look presentable, he wouldn't ever leave the apartment to go out in public. he's confused therefore how to answer, because shouldn't the absolute desirability of what he does to his own appearance be answer cause enough for people to flock to his skills? he does ultimately answer, in a smiling lip, leaning in sort of way that spells of nonchalance and confidence/]