Well, there's a few qualifications I don't have, and a spot would have to open up, and I really don't want to be moved from under Captain.

He's a good man and he's strong, but he's sick a lot. And he's too stubborn to lay down and rest to keep it from getting too bad. So I've gotta make sure he takes care of himself.

[She frowns a bit as he brings up 'doing something reckless'. She then lets out a weak chuckle and musses his hair again.]

Don't worry, kid. I've learned from my mistakes.