For a fraction of a second Lafiel looks intensely pained. That's twice in two days she's reminded of that. Her mask of composure snaps back into place soon enough though.

She's not going to engage Spoor about the battle at Lobnas Sord. Perhaps her sense of duty can be appealed to first. "Admiral, it is my understanding that if the mission of this ship fails, there will not be an Abh Empire left to defend."