"It's good to meet you, Commander," she replied, wondering just how many soldiers had arrived here in Saeng Seong.

She held the grip for a few moments longer than a typical handshake, feeling just a mite of relief from her worries. The underlying issues weren't about to go away anytime soon, of course, but maybe she could keep from stewing in the negativity...

When she let go, Freya gestured to the seat next to her. "Would you mind sitting for a bit?"