[That little aside gets him a look and a bit of a huff, even as he his fingers keep rubbing her shoulder.]

Shouldn't have told you that.

[Not if he was going to be a prick about it. Petra's determined to not let herself ruin the good evening with her temper. Instead of snapping or turning away from him, she'll instead answer his question.]

I worked with Squad Leader, too. Some of her squad is out sick, she needed some extra help.