[That's a cover story he could.... absolutely hate, but learn to live with. Maybe this little miscommunication might work out in his favor in the long run.]

I apologize if I gave you that impression. It'd be foolish to always assume the worst case scenario, just like it would be to think it always worked out in the end. Sometimes people who shouldn't lead are removed from their positions. Sometimes they are not. Would you agree with this assessment of the universe at large?

[This is starting to feel like a comedy of errors. How did it get like this? It's a good thing Duo isn't currently around to read over his shoulder, because the other pilot would be howling with laughter.]

I have made assumptions again. I think I'm beginning to understand. Your title, I am mostly familiar with it in a military sense. Is that not the case on your world?

I'm afraid inter-universe diplomacy is new to me. I will work on adjusting my mindset in the future.