"I hope you forgive me for keeping you like that, Private Drai," Stacy said as she walked Drai down the hallway, causing him to raise a brow.
The lieutenant seemed to misunderstand his side glance, as she quickly added, "Believe it or not, it was for your own good. You might not realize it, but more than a few people have been complaining—both openly and privately—about the blatant favoritism shown to you by the General."
"Oh… Thanks for your concern, Lieutenant, but honestly, that doesn't really bother me."
"…May I ask why?"