[ He isn’t certain if there’s and expectation attached to his being military, but he does not ask.

He does notice the pursed lips though. Oh dear. Had he misstepped? ]

Not anymore than being naked, bloodied, and clearly the local monster. [ He opens his arms in gesture at himself, offering a weak smile. Even he knows it doesn’t reach his eyes.

The stream is in sight, at least. ]Please let me at least be clean for you first.