[It takes him a second--he wasn't the right man for the job even in his previous career. He could be grateful that no one here saw him lose his control to panic in his first land battle. But he's not a bad lieutenant now at all, so her story strikes home.]

Of course. [He thinks.] Maybe Dawn will have better ideas about what to do. If I can just get the names from everyone who wants to attend, it'll be a start.