So Far

"The Master Sergeant said just think of Sir as your commanding officer's name.  So I'm actually being friendly when I say Sir after or before everything Suh-Max."

"Whatever you're comfortable with Beth.  I'm not tight about such things.  I'm more interested in results than in protocol."

"M-Max, if I can ask a question?"

"Sure, go ahead.  You can ask me about anything in private.  One thing I do like to do is keep knowledge in the right channels.  I don't want chaos raining down because unfettered, or worse, yet unproven news, is floating about."

"Yes Sir." she said casting her eyes down.

Max willed her to look up.  "Your question Beth?"

"Yes.  My question is this.  I got certain looks when I came into your camp.  I was wondering if there was something wrong.  No one questioned my coming here although I've never met any of the others before."

"I told them you were coming.  However I guess I should have told them about your uniform.  It never crossed my mind."

She looked up.  "Uniform?  I don't have one...  Oh I see.  Should I acquire one?  Private 1st Class Riley didn't say anything to me about needing one.  He's been most helpful with everything.  I only want to do what's right and help fight the Coalition."