[He matches that lowering. Considers using Kipinn to mute the sound when it got too far from them, but on second thought it's too extreme for the situation.]

He's a soldier. A born and bred uncompromising military man. You know the type I'm referring to. Focused on the task and not leaving room for much else. He lives for combat.

He's not thrilled to have us, and is generally unimpressed with the volunteers as a whole, but he's been utterly professional so far in his dealings with me. Straight to the point. Not one for games and he's clear on where he stands. Which is refreshing given some of the Malnosso we all deal with.