Well, I don't really feel like annoying people in other militaries, so you won't have to worry about that.
[He raises his eyebrows at her, briefly, before returning the smile. Pushing things out of his mind is hardly an option, and at best he can just continue riding the opportunity to make things a little smoother.] I've been giving it my best, even if I mess up here and there. I have to apologize for when I let my tongue run ahead of my good sense.