[ he recognizes the importance of the ranks and offers a curt nod, one of neither disbelief nor condescension. he has no reason to disrespect her; she isn't his enemy, and it simply wouldn't be worth his time and energy. he'd much rather take the opportunity to converse with someone similar to himself, someone who has experienced multiple planets and the vastness of space. ] And how was your captain "taken," assuming you're willing to recount the events of that period?