"Be that as it may," Sebastian continued, relieved that he hadn't angered Ranul. There was a bit of hero worship going on here. "You survived a decisive battle that made history, and had a hand in stopping a major threat to the Federation. It is an honor, sir."
Sebastian kept his eyes forward, a little embarrassed at his own outburst. Soon they were in a turbolift that would take them to the deck that held Ranul's quarters.