Seyli almost asks her rank, but stops themselves. It doesn't matter in the end, it's not like the rebellion uses formation instinct or that it would even work on them if they did. Still, their body settles into a parade rest as their brain accepts Xiulan as an officer asking important questions.

"I have heard of governments, alternative timelines like that. It's weird to imagine. Seems like there is a great deal of room for problems."

And then a face at the mention of Jedao. "I'm sure he's more than capable of using the weapons aboard. Sasha, Reshad, perhaps Sulen although I'm not sure about them. Alaric, perhaps. And this is the first I'm hearing of an evacuation plan." Alarm crosses their face at the idea.