You should know what governments are like, then. Secrets are the only things they value.

[ And even then, the term 'value' is used loosely here; he even waves one hand to emphasize how little he's convinced of his own words. In his eyes, she's awfully candid, for being a nation.

...And awfully candid, for being a captain. He turns to look at her more properly, gives her another proper once-over. ]

...Captain, huh. You could pull rank on me, then.