[He opens his mouth to reply, but then the praise takes him by surprise. He clears his throat a little, rubbing the back of his neck] Well - it's not like it used to be. It's not like I have to balance the training with dealing with the trauma or anything, and - [Okay, no, suddenly a surprisingly youthful grin] No, you know what? Thanks, Shepard. It means a lot, that you think that.

[Aaaand a chuckle] Yeah. Most of the soldiers I'm dealing with at the moment only came into passing contact with her, but she sure leaves and impression. And I - I drop by the Academy every now and then. Keep an eye on the teachers, make sure that they're - that they know what they're doing. [Shepard knows why] She's good for them.