She loves literally being a bitch.

On the way back from the gun battery, we speak with Mess Sergeant Gardner. He introduces himself as the ship’s cook and handyman.

Me: Do you want to ask him if he needs anything else?

Mom: Sure, we’ll be nice to this guy because he has food.

Me: So, you’ll be friends with anyone who feeds you. You are basically a dog.

Mom: Pretty much yes.