[He's got to smile at that, nodding.] I can't blame you.

[He sure as hell hadn't felt ready to lead, and he's grateful he had the team he did to back him up - and that they never said a thing (at least, to his face) about his being jumped from private to captain and then given the responsibilities thereof with absolutely no combat experience.]

I think that's best - I mean, there are always plenty of things to regret. I'm glad that's not one of them.