Gustav looked over towards welcome conversation. The mans eyes were wide open, as if he was overly concerned or surprised, perhaps a war veteran, some disturbed veterens take the battle with them wherever they go. No, not a veteran, or at least not a frontlinesman, he was too well dressed. 

The man posed a question and Gustav smiled politely, "There was a reason I avoided the navy," he paused looking at the man and shot out his hand, "I'm Gustav Theindorf ."

Gustav eyes met the mans with sincere salutation, after all, imperials have to stick together in these rough times.