[No. Fully honest with himself, Horatio Hornblower would never feel tempted by piracy... but he was not naive enough not to see the allure. Not to see where someone-- especially someone like Archie-- would be tempted.
The structure and control of the Royal Navy had always made him feel safe, had given him a place and told him (usually) what was expected of him. He'd always felt like he needed that.
Archie... Well. Archie was quite a different man, and they both knew it.]
I think I do. Understand, that is. The appeal. [He managed a weak smile as he looked at Archie.] But I'm glad you didn't.
[action | Cullen House | June 27th]
The structure and control of the Royal Navy had always made him feel safe, had given him a place and told him (usually) what was expected of him. He'd always felt like he needed that.
Archie... Well. Archie was quite a different man, and they both knew it.]
I think I do. Understand, that is. The appeal. [He managed a weak smile as he looked at Archie.] But I'm glad you didn't.