"Have been a mechanic in my younger ages...a hard job you have there."
Willis nodded as Ian spoke those words, a recognition of the respect he had just earned with that simple statement. Willis then spied a quick look across at Amanda, to gauge her reaction as Ian continued.
"Well. I am currently stationated in the inner defense of Liberty. Taking care of the bigger troubles out there, escorting, securing the lanes and so on. To make sure the people can stay safe. Mostly doing that together with the LPI and LSF."
"But sometimes ground patrolling as well..."
Willis took another sip of his drink. He liked to think he was capable of looking after himself during most field operations. But there had been times when the navy's presence had pulled his backside out of the fire, and for that they held his uptmost respect. "Well I for one am grateful we have dedicated pilots like yourself watching our backs."