A scene from “Unfinished Business”

Corlys: We join the blockade and are like to find ourselves in peril, sooner than late. I wish to set out on good terms with my First Mate.

Alyn: Have I been remiss in my duties?

Corlys: You've done what is asked of you, and more. But you are curt, silent. The men find you distant. You cannot lead if you do not inspire.

Alyn: I have not asked to lead, as you well know.

Corlys: You have been given a position to which all who serve me aspire.

Alyn: Forgive me, My Lord. I will endeavor to improve myself.

Corlys: I am trying to help you!

Alyn: You want to help me? Is this the "help" you offer after all these years? A reminder to be grateful?

Corlys: I meant no offense. You may go.

Alyn: Do you know what it was like for us? To grow up fatherless? To be sneered upon as bastards? Never sure of the bread to feed us? Do you know what hunger does to a boy? What grief does? Or shame?

Corlys: You are dismissed!

Alyn: I sold fish in the market from cold dawn until sunset, putting up my coppers to stave off the winter. And I watched the man who sired me walk past with his son and heir, with furs around his shoulders, choosing sweetmeats to eat after supper by the fire. And now that boy is dead. And his sister before him. And the heir that took his place. And now, now, now you remember I live! Now you wish to suddenly scatter the crumbs of your favor! I am an honorable man, and I will serve you because I must. But if it is all the same, I will decline any offers of help. If I survive this war, I will continue as I began. Alone.