[Makoto smiled and complied. She could appreciate the consideration and was glad to see that she didn't take her too far off the road. Though that was a bit of her police instincts kicking in.]

Of course. Let me start over. My name is Makoto Niijima. I'm from... well, I was living near Shibyua. And I heard from Hunk-san that you are a Commanding Officer of the Intergalactic Federation.

[She smiled and gave a polite bow.] I'm honored to get the chance to meet a countryman that has reached such a respectable position in space exploration and knew I had to meet you. Hunk-san especially spoke highly of you.