[ It took Thomas longer than he would like to send this message. He hasn't been handling Crozier's departure very well, and it simply wouldn't do to let anyone but Stephen see him emotional about it. A month seemed a suitable time to pull himself back up by his bootstraps and man up. And, of course, suitable time to warm Stephen up to the idea. ]
Dear Miss Ives,
I am sorry it has taken me this long to reach out to you after the loss of Captain Crozier. I have found myself tied up in managing his affairs and my own now that he has left us.
[ A very polite way to put having an existential crisis about his own heartbreak. ]
I hope you are keeping well, in spite of the difficulties of losing a contract partner. If you have not yet found someone to take his place, I was hoping to offer myself as a suitable substitute. I am more than happy to provide any permissions you require, and we have a spare room in the house that is yours if you have need of it.
Text; un: LtJopson (backdated pre-Event)
Dear Miss Ives,
I am sorry it has taken me this long to reach out to you after the loss of Captain Crozier. I have found myself tied up in managing his affairs and my own now that he has left us.
[ A very polite way to put having an existential crisis about his own heartbreak. ]
I hope you are keeping well, in spite of the difficulties of losing a contract partner. If you have not yet found someone to take his place, I was hoping to offer myself as a suitable substitute. I am more than happy to provide any permissions you require, and we have a spare room in the house that is yours if you have need of it.
Your obedient servant,
Lieutenant Thomas Jopson