"I've seen your scores," Adam responds, with a tiny lift of his brow that's both appreciation and challenge. They're decent scores, though they suggest that Ronan's aptitude is better than his dedication. "I want to know if we work well together."

He eats hungrily, only just managing to keep from looking starved as he eats. The quality of the food doesn't slow him at all. It's worlds better than what he's used to eating back home, and he's never had much to compare it with. There's plenty of it, too, and it's nutritious, since the Alliance wants to keep their navigators smart and their fighters strong.

As soon as he's done, Adam stands up and picks up his tray. "Let's go."