[ he almost flinches at eustace’s immediate answer, but he reminds himself that the erune isn’t the type to say those type of things to just anyone. in fact, the fact that he says that there are many others reminds him of the crew back home, and just how accepting they all are to him being captain.

if he hadn’t earned it, then they wouldn’t listen to him, now would they? it sends gran into a round of introspection that he hadn’t really thought about until now. and being told that it was because of him and his strength that eustace changed? that alone was a confidence boost he wasn’t even aware that he needed. he buries his face in his hands, but this time with a small smile. ]

… I… I just care a lot. For everyone. Everyone on the crew is like my family. And that includes you. I guess that’s what the mirror attached itself to…