"Very underrated, if you ask me." He's willing to let the topic of guilt and regret drop. The captain has enough going on without Reynard hounding him to have more durable life views.

"I once knew a sailor who nearly drowned. He breathed like most men drank. He would fill his time with taking deep, slow breaths and enjoying every second of it." Reynard tilts his head at Jim. "I suppose you don't have sailors anymore."