Daniel all but breathed a sigh of relief as Daphne confirmed the crew's plans and even added that she could get him to any city on the planet, and would even let him stay on right up until then. That certainly made matters far easier. Daphne didn't stop there though, going on to assure him that he would be welcome here for as long as he wished, and tell him how much he was valued - as a person, not just as an employee. His throat felt a little tight, all of the sudden. Prior to talking to Daphne about all of this, his main feeling going into the conversation had been anxiety... now that that was relieved, though, it was occurring to him how very much he would miss having her around, too. As an employer and a person. "I - thank you," he answered, trying not to sound choked up as he did. "I really - I really appreciate that. And all you've done for me. I know some of the requests I made in my initial interview were a little unorthodox...? But I so appreciate you taking me on anyway, and erm. Finding something that would work. And all you've done since then. I'm, erm. I reckon I'm rather going to miss you. You'll know where I'm going, so - no need to be a stranger if you're ever in the same area, alright? I could even - I wouldn't mind checking on the garden now and then, if the Prosperity ever stops by at a time that's agreeable for the both of us. You know - make sure everything's still set up to grow healthy food for everyone, and all of that." He'd hate for his departure to result in the garden falling back into the state it had been in prior to his arrival. Not that it had been bad, exactly, but... the plants were much happier now, and it seemed that had resulted in tastier food for the crew.
"Unorthodox? That's what we thrive on here, Daniel. You've been an excellent crew member and very dear and appreciated to so many of us here. I know that I'm never going to be the warmest person on this ship, but I will miss you too. Your work ethic, kindness, and sense of self are rare, and we'll do our best to carry on without you," Daphne said, thinking that some genuine sentiment might be helpful to have right about now. Damn, though. She really needed to figure out who could get those plants a better fraction of the way to maintaining health soon. "I'm rather optimistic this won't be the last you'll see of us- crew and plant alike. Thank you."
