It isn't about title, rank, or rating, Buffy. The first words I heard from the man were about the disgraceful state of my uniform. Back home, he'd've had a right, but here? There are quite a few reasons I'm not complaining that the Royal Navy didn't follow me to Luceti. Hood sent us practically to our deaths once, the most ill-conceived attempt to reinstate the French monarchy as I can possibly imagine, simply because it wasn't his neck on the chopping block. Or guillotine, as it might be more appropriate. He's one of the most renowned and respected admirals in the navy.