He listens, the only real reaction is an ever so slight twitch in his features at the word 'alliance'. He knows it has no connection to the alliance in his world, but the word is still pretty loaded for him.

He waits until she is done to reply, and tips his head forward in a slight nod. It might even count as a bow. "Then you of all people should understand, Commander, that not all of us are capable of reintegration with civilian life. You will find that I am both dependable and willing to do the difficult and ugly tasks we may be faced with. What you will not find is an abundance of tact or kindness." As if this conversation didn't make that obvious enough.