[He reaches up to scratch at his jaw, at that one. The way she says it - Clan, it it's something that merits that level of emphasis - suggests it's more than just a figure of speech.]

Allegiances, sure. Most people group together when they can. You last longer when you work as a unit.

[He used to follow orders unthinkingly, without the need or desire to question whoever might be issuing them. Looking back, maybe that's the reason Freelancer wanted him. What kind of soldier gets quals like his, and still manages to obey orders without backtalk, save for one, significant exception?]

So I guess, in a manner of speaking, I do.