The reporter was shocked with the admirals casual approach, shouldn't someone of his standing be more for protocol and orders? Shoving these thoughts aside, and took the seat he had been offered. He pulled his bag opened and rummaged around until he found his notebook and a working pen, propping it open in his lap he began to take notes on what was said. He scribbled some things down and was about to ask Admiral Drake some questions when the man beat him to it and offered to show him the techniques.<br/>"Oh, um thank you sir." He gathered his things, keeping his notebook under his arm for more notes and followed the admiral out of the office and into the yard.<br/><br/>Watching the men running past Jacques couldn't help but noticed how young some of the soldiers were. "Sir, how young do you take in new recruits? I've seen other encampments that take them in as young as 17 while others wait until at least 23. Any thoughts on this?" He was in full reporter mode, getting the information needed to make a story while subconsciously aware of how out of place he was here.