Tang En made his way to Kerslake and the two started chatting in a low voice. The other members had also slipped into a relaxed mood quickly, finding those they were on good terms with to mingle. As the locker room livened up, everyone's attention was diverted from the Captain's Armband to other places.
Tang En glanced sideways at Wood. He did not look for anyone to chat with, and no one approached him. He was just staring blankly at the Captain's Armband.
Kerslake noticed the same thing. "Tony, is this too early?"
"It'll happen sooner or later. There are benefits to having it happen earlier… I don't think George is the sort of person who will crumble under pressure and responsibility. Otherwise…"
Tang En thought about Wood, who worked to feed his family while worrying about his mother's illness. All that time, they also had to stay in a dangerous environment with a need to be constantly alert, having no peace at all.
