Tony was standing still, motionless, attempting to stay calm at best of his ability.
As Captain's voice echoed around the room, he understood that Murdoch is just same officer type as any other one. Just bigger. And louder. However, realisation of this fact did not saved Tony from flushing face.
As Murdoch finished his speech, Tony took a deep breath, which happened to sound as loud as a gunshot in this momentum of silence, raised his gaze up to officer and responded, saluting:
"Private Tony Griffin, sir!"
And then continued, lowering his hand:
"Sir, allow me to ask a question, sir".
It was almost a shout. A little compromising nervous tone sounded for a moment somewhere in a middle of it.