What happened that they fired you for?

[ that's the part that wasn't explained at all, it's worth noting. he gives a little laugh. ]

Well, I might come by and try a cup of it at some point, just to see how dark it is.

[ if nothing else, he's a sucker for trying things like that. it's a good thing jean has explained the conscription, else that bit about being one 'too' would concern him more. ]

I used to be one. I retired a few years back, but I served for over thirty years.