Church felt a rush of excitement when Brooks agreed to join him on the trip to the lighthouse. His heart swelled with a mixture of relief and anticipation, knowing that having her aboard and comfortable on The Silver Wing would make the expedition not just safer, but also more meaningful. The captain’s mind raced with thoughts of how he had been foolish to think she was upset at him or the voyage, but after almost a week of worried solitied and only making friends with a single women on the crew Quinton had started to wonder if he or the ship was the problem.

In his eagerness, he barely registered her voice when she spoke again. His thoughts were too caught up in the moment, a wide grin spread across his face as he began rattling off plans for their departure. This included calling out to a few crew members to get a landing boat read and a short request for some lunch to be made by Sabrina. It wasn't until he noticed the cook gently nod back to the medicine woman that he paused.

The captain blinked, his excitement momentarily tempered as he realized he hadn't heard her request in its entirety. His grin softened into a more thoughtful expression, and he nodded. Thankfully Sabrina came to his rescue. "I believe you should have time to talk while you row ashore. The Captain has on several occasions enjoyed brining VIP's to shore by himself." She then gave the redhead a warm look that showed she didn't know what the privacy was for, but from one woman to another she would help. 

Quinton nodded with excitement once again. The members of the crew and passengers around him found this version of him a little different. There was a quicker motion in his step, this was because for the first time since the first day of the voyage the Captain didn't just feel in control, but also a little fortunate. With that, the captain led the redhead towards his cabin. "I have a few collection boxes we can use as well as some books I would like to bring to either press flowers or take notes with. He led Brooks away from the bustling deck, adventure now mingling with his excitement. Whatever she had to say, it was clear it was important, and he wanted to give her the full attention she deserved.

"Would you prefer to talk here or while we make our way to shore?" He asked as they walked into his cabin?"