Lieutenant Colonel? I got demoted two ranks in five minutes? How did that happen?

[Maes' shoulders slump in an exaggerated motion. He fumbles with something out of sight of the PCD, and then holds up a small album, the smile returning to his face.]

Of course I would! You know me too well. Now... would you like to see the pictures of our pie-making, or of the party I threw when she showed up so that everyone could meet her?