"Pleasure to meet ya Ensign Ripper. So Remus, you still captain the Douglas, hmm? I had to give my cruiser over to a TF7 guy. Carl Anders is his name, I believe. All I got right now is my ol' Guardian, along with an Upholder being pieced together at Norfolk."
He once again rubs his right leg
"If your wondering, I got shot in a scuffle the other day. Medics patched me up alright, but it still hurts like a b-
He clears his throat, knowing he shouldn't talk like that.