"That's probably because it's been a while since I've worn one, honestly. It would've been more difficult to sneak into the Garrison if I'd been parading around in a dress and using my given name, after all." The whole statement was delivered in an even, matter-of-fact tone, as though it should've been an obvious realization.

"You look nice, by the way." Maybe nicer than she'd seen him in a while, actually. But then, being dragged into the middle of an intergalactic war didn't really leave a lot of time for playing dress up.

"So how long have you been here?"