"I'm in BUD/s training," Carlos said. "The SEALs. I was a clearance diver before this, though." He gave Gaël an amused look. "That's underwater explosives disposal, mostly." Yes, he used his Navy jobs to impress guys pretty often. It usually worked damn well.

"You majoring in theatre?" he asked. "Or just doing it for fun?" Might as well get the awkward niceties out of the way.