[That's good of her, he'd rather deal with this first, than his own personal troubles. Or...you know, even better- to never deal with them ever. ]

Obviously, you don't have to say yes, or even answer right away- and you need to heal up first but- [He rubs the back of his neck. ] I need a First Mate. I kept thinking I could do it all myself, but wow, I so can not. [And it felt wrong...filling Allen's position so quickly - but it's time. ]

I wondered if you'd be interested?