Inessa is able to breathe a sigh of relief, realizing she's dealing with a rational person rather than one of these insane foreigners who is now in charge of her life.  She straightens her fatigues softly, stepping up to meet the woman, and looks like the picture of confidence.  Then, she opens her mouth and gives herself a reason to panic by saying, "this dog just wants a shield, ma'am."<br/><br/>Her eyes widen as she does her best to smile like she meant to say that.  If she looks like she's sincere, maybe she'll get her shield and not get shot right in the face when they make planet fall.