Yes. *___* And I have this mental image, now, of Archie being snippy about how people get to be earls, and masses of tension and reserved sniping between he and Edrington. They have some things in common, I think, not least of which is how fucking tough they can be behind this assumption of wealthy dudes not having the skills or fortitude to be in service. And maybe the adherence to hierarchy. I mean, does Edrington ever get off his (high) horse in F&L apart from sitting at the table to eat?

And I love the idea of Archie having older brothers who got bought their commissions in the army -- and maybe he wanted something different. Maybe he does look down his nose at the Army. He seems almost out of place on land. Man, now I want Archie-family fic too.

Thankee for the definition. <3