“Officers shouldn’t pay attention to soldiers doing their jobs. That’s mine. Yours is to lead them. And right now, they need to know that their commanding officer would gladly meet a foreign force head on, unflinchingly.” Giraldi gently nudged Gilda to look at the Southern Gate. “Here they come. Remember, strength and respect are languages understood by Enemies, Allies, and Subordinates. So give the hatchlings and the humans a good impression. That is a responsibility you hold as an officer of the Kingdom.”