[Oh, he's a student? Maketh brightens a little - she can relate to students, most of the time, even if civilians remain confusing.]

The line between civilian and military was blurred in my position. I served the will of the Empire. Sometimes that involved commanding troops. The majority of it was administrative work, though.

[Well. For a while. Maketh decides not to think about that, and does another shot. Why not, she's here to drink.] You are a student? What do you study?