[ Conviction is surprising in the modern young. Athos finds himself warming to this boy a little. He seems clever. He seems earnest. It's an appealing number of traits. ]

D'Artagnan and I arrived within hours of each other. However he is the only one from my world I have seen in four months. Sometimes I am not sure if I should wish the others here. Their companionship I miss but I would not wish it on them. Sometimes this place can be ... trying.

[ He's not going to beat around the bush. He wouldn't do that. ]

You'll be best to stick together.