01/06/24

Well, I certainly got schooled this evening.

I fear I may have been surrounded by posh knobs for a little too long, despite all my efforts to connect with the everyman for the past few years. Though I do believe I have shed most of them with time and education, it seems I became blind to many subtle prejudices against the less affluent that had been made commonplace in my caste. 

I offended him.

This is the least gentlemanly I have felt in quite some time, and it has only been around 4 days since I shot a man through the head.

He's not wholly without blame for the wasting of his potential, not at all, but I understand now, in retrospect, that I judged him too harshly and failed to consider the greater societal context for his circumstances. His vehement defence of others in a similar position to his, along with all of the other admirable traits and skills he has displayed, have me convinced that he will make a fine agent with enough training, discipline and trust. The latter is somewhat of a concern after this somewhat disastrous start, though time shall tell if I can successfully earn that from Ed and give it equally in return. I sincerely hope that I can make amends and build up a solid rapport with him, not just for the sake of his training. Perhaps it is instinct or merely wishful thinking, but I feel there is far, far more to Edward Teach than meets the eye and a wealth of softness tucked away behind his tough exterior. Both sides will be vital for his future at Kingsman.

I do believe this marks the beginning of a fascinating and rewarding endeavour for the both of us.