Jinto was keenly aware and didn't hesitate to point it out. "Aye aye, I'll control my temper and ambition." Which was to say that he had pretty much none of either, unlike her.

He would at least start carrying his laser pistol everywhere though. The memory of what happened on Lobnas was still fresh in their minds and he had no wish to make Lafiel worry.

"I guess when you're in the middle of a war you sometimes forget that there are dangers that aren't trying to blow you up."