Indeed. _{[And Van strikes him as the type with quite grandiose ambitions. Which translates to high expenses. Which draws Yeager's interest like a moth to the flame, if only out of habit.]} You know, it's pleasure to meet someone of your status, even if it might not mean much in this world. I had quite a few military men as friends back where I come from.

_{['Friends' not being the most apt description, but he likes the sound of it.]}