[ That’s another double take. Being friendly is one thing, but offering to put in a word like that and thus sort of stake the reliability of said word on someone, well, like South was when Carolina last knew her… even if she’s not like that now and is determined to prove that… ]

i’ve literally only ever worked as a soldier before now so not flashy’s definitely not a concern

okay, but like, seriously? you would?

[ She doesn’t ask why would you, but it’s a close thing. ]