She gives Lydia a grin as she returns the salute. It had been a long time since she'd received one. "No need for the salute. You're a good kid, but I don't think you'd be the type to let someone of a higher rank have almost absolute control over your life. Besides, you might not like the uniforms, and altering them is forbidden."

"Shall we meet back here once the fighting dies down, or should I head to the evacuation area?"