Jane chuckled, amused. "People don't fit into boxes quite that smooth, hun. The Navy never laid a finger on me. If they did, why'd I be having this conversation with you?
I wasn't in the Navy, anyway." She smiled, the title still bring on the familiar rush of pride. "I was a marine. Still am, I guess. Might be why I don't mind you folks as a rule.
It's the darn politicians. Bet I sound like some old record now." She shrugged. "I won't bore you with the details." The Xeno gestured toward the medal. "Go on. It's not going to fall apart on you."
