She nodded, then tipped her chin up again. "Yes sir, Private Neya of the Hawks. I do not know how much, if anything you have been told about me, Sir, but I wanted to present my case in person, since I saw you here."
"I work hard. Protecting people, solving crimes, it is all I have ever wanted to do since I was 13, sir." She was used to dealing with the Hawklord, and usually in so much trouble that adding a few extra "sir"s in here and there could only help her.
"I do not know how long I am here, sir, but while I am here, I want to serve. Here I have been provided with food and a room that is just my own. I am unused to charity, and uncomfortable with it. I wish to serve while I am here, earn my keep, and perhaps a few coppers besides. Sir."
And all of that might have been impressive... if not for the salute. Not only wasn't it necessary... it was sloppy, the wrong hand, and... her palm was up.
Re: Option 2
"I work hard. Protecting people, solving crimes, it is all I have ever wanted to do since I was 13, sir." She was used to dealing with the Hawklord, and usually in so much trouble that adding a few extra "sir"s in here and there could only help her.
"I do not know how long I am here, sir, but while I am here, I want to serve. Here I have been provided with food and a room that is just my own. I am unused to charity, and uncomfortable with it. I wish to serve while I am here, earn my keep, and perhaps a few coppers besides. Sir."
And all of that might have been impressive... if not for the salute. Not only wasn't it necessary... it was sloppy, the wrong hand, and... her palm was up.