A hint of a flush in his cheeks - of course the captain knows some of his habits. He sees more than most expect and Jopson knows that best. It's easier to enjoy his meal when he has the time to sit down, and that is most often dinner, after everyone's had their fill.
For now, there's the tea and the good company. He had plenty for the afternoon meal, anyway.
Cradling the cup in his hands, savoring the warmth, he smiles.
"I don't mind," he nods, turning a little in his chair to face the man a little more, body language open and relaxed in a way that he usually isn't. It's easier since returning from the ice and the tent, a barrier dropped between them that he didn't have a name for.
"I could fetch the book, if you'd like to read? After the activities today I'd wager we'll have a slow rising crew in the morning, so I've a little more time still."
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For now, there's the tea and the good company. He had plenty for the afternoon meal, anyway.
Cradling the cup in his hands, savoring the warmth, he smiles.
"I don't mind," he nods, turning a little in his chair to face the man a little more, body language open and relaxed in a way that he usually isn't. It's easier since returning from the ice and the tent, a barrier dropped between them that he didn't have a name for.
"I could fetch the book, if you'd like to read? After the activities today I'd wager we'll have a slow rising crew in the morning, so I've a little more time still."