Hawkeye is fine by her, and she's about to tell him so when he gets caught on that particular detail.

'You got it. I'm a regular career spacer. Going to be captain of my own starship someday, if probability smiles.' How long since she said that and truly meant it?

'We combine military and trade functions really, but-' he doesn't seem impressed by Tradeline operations, no need to give him the pitch. She pauses, looking back at him. 'If it helps, I don't think it has anything to do with your military or your people. Are you an Earther?' It's a fair guess at this point. Earthers are everywhere.