[ well, there's always suspension of belief! and monika can guide her through the process, at least. ]

Ashti is the leader of the Royal Guard in Olympia! [ and in a smaller voice: ] They say she is very close to the Empress, Simwe. You have to act tough, authoritative, and respectable! Or else you'd be scrutinized by the people who don't think a Wyver should be a general.