[She might be short but Alice does have the straight posture and mien of a soldier. It helps that her clothing is bound to be some form of uniform as well.

Her hand rises unthinkingly just over heart where her shard rests at the moment. Like this it doesn't feel odd but boy was it strange a few days ago when she tries to pluck it out. It worked of course but it was very odd.

Watch her amusingly snap to attention though.]

I am Second Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin of the Imperial Army State Section Three.

[Not that the rank or designation means much here. Nor would her family name for that matter. She looks momentarily thoughtful.]

I'm not a knight but my family does have a history of cavalry service.

[... Though not all knights rode horseback, did they. Hm. Moving on though, she does have to add with a slight smile:]

A unit might not have been on your mind but if you have been given command then you have proven your abilities in the eyes of those who gave you that privilege. Take heart in the aptitude others see in you.

[That has been a lesson hard learned for herself.]