[It was nice to be ranted at for his own sake. Aya doesn't feel as if he didn't deserve it, but his wry smile turns into a small one.]

You have a point. Even though I can't take full responsibility, I'll take partial. [Allowing the navy to separate them is something he doesn't plan on letting happen again. He'll need extra training from here on out.]

I wasn't really hungry or thirsty earlier.