Richards nods along as Nelson addresses him. Apparently finished, Nelson leans back in his chair. Richards takes the opportunity to look over his shoulder, offering a fatalistic shrug to Claude as an apology for the abrupt end to their conversation. Turning back to the Admiral, he decides to follow his advice, and takes the seat across from him as his entourage stands off to one side.
"Well you know how it is, Admiral - it does get claustrophobic on the Suffolk; same old scenery every day. Of course, the Hood is not exactly a change of pace in that department, although admittedly the crowd is certainly different. Like I said, the Shetland is always my first choice, but sometimes it is just pleasant to see people who are not in the forces."