I'm content to watch you work, if that's agreeable. I am not much for being watched myself, and I am cautious to offer anything that might prick Stephen's envy. He won't say anything on the matter, he's far too stubborn and independent, but I know he'll be sour if he finds me engaging in that sort of dominance with someone I'm fond of, where he can see it and without his involvement. I hope you can understand and accept my apologies. Should you require that firm leadership in a more intimate setting, that can certainly be arranged.
I should also say, I am unfortunately not the sort of man that Captain Crozier and Mr. Frost both were. Before being brought to this place, I was more accustom to disappearing in a room than commanding it. This city has made a commanding officer of me to some degree, yet I feel as if I'm more suited for the role of school master than any greater authority. I hope this does not come as a disappointment, and that I don't pale too harshly in comparison.
Yours, Thomas
P.S. I am glad to hear it. You are welcome to tell me off if I at any time overstep.
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I should also say, I am unfortunately not the sort of man that Captain Crozier and Mr. Frost both were. Before being brought to this place, I was more accustom to disappearing in a room than commanding it. This city has made a commanding officer of me to some degree, yet I feel as if I'm more suited for the role of school master than any greater authority. I hope this does not come as a disappointment, and that I don't pale too harshly in comparison.
Yours,
Thomas
P.S.
I am glad to hear it. You are welcome to tell me off if I at any time overstep.