[ Harry's insistence on using Jopson's field rank is less to do with any
kind of formality and more intended as a sign of respect. Harry had always
liked the man, and had been genuinely pleased at the promotion. It was, he
often felt, the last good thing that had happened to anyone on the
expedition. ]
Likewise. I was ... most surprised. To meet him and to know that you were
here as well.
[ Because Harry is still not entirely unconvinced that this is Hell. ]
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Date: 2020-04-20 05:47 pm (UTC)[ Harry's insistence on using Jopson's field rank is less to do with any kind of formality and more intended as a sign of respect. Harry had always liked the man, and had been genuinely pleased at the promotion. It was, he often felt, the last good thing that had happened to anyone on the expedition. ]
Likewise. I was ... most surprised. To meet him and to know that you were here as well.
[ Because Harry is still not entirely unconvinced that this is Hell. ]