I'm working on a fic set a little into the future (2024 to be exact). At the point in the story that I am asking this question about, John Sheppard has been promoted to Brigadier General.
The scene I am working on (and questioning) is one where John and his 24yr old daughter are at the beach (in beachwear) with no visible signs of John's rank anywhere. If a young officer were to approach, and if in the course of the conversation she were to mention that her dad sitting there was a general -what should the young officer do? Should he snap to? Should he salute? And would it be appropriate for John to extend a hand to shake?
lol... I guess it's probably easier to just include the bit I'm struggling with - ignore the typos and my rampant comma abuse, this is the first draft ;)
( Excerpt behind the cut )What does this need to not make those with military knowledge cringe? I don't see Sheppard (especially Sheppard on vacation) holding to super-strict protocol, but it
would be ingrained into the younger man's head. I just don't know how that works.
Thanks in advance for the help! ^.^