[ At this, he groans. The people here have this strange habit of focusing on the same, single word. ]

Try not to take everything you hear literally. I admit that I have sorely underestimated the contextual blindness of those dwelling on this planet when pledging my allegiance to the common well being and the goals I assumed to be shared among imports, but rest assured this will not happen again.

Or to put it more bluntly: I am not serving anyone. I merely stated that I accept the duties placed upon me and will stand by your side shall the need arise.