I was removed from the military after a particular loss, you're correct.

[ Thanks for calling losing your rank embarrassing, Itaru. :') ]

Do I act any less like a soldier to you because of it? Loss doesn't change who you are unless you let it.

[ He's still a soldier at heart, he thinks, and that's what's important. Even if he's no longer got the authority of his rank, he still feels it in him. He's still allowed to wear his uniform. Riou closes his eyes as he finishes up his breakfast. ]