“I do?”

He’s also not sure exactly what a pilot looks like but it sounds pretty good so, he’ll take it.

“Captain?”

Odd, it feels…close. Like something not quite right but maybe in the same neighborhood…

“I don’t know. Military pilots, maybe? Oh, wait, I got it! Air Force. There’s Lieutenants, Majors…”

Major is so, so close. He snaps his fingers.

“I got it! Lieutenant Colonel.”

It fits, like a puzzle piece. He seems utterly delighted, and pats Rodney’s arm twice.

“That’s it! I’m a pilot in the Air Force.”