I love that Dufresne says “He likes his books” with an eyeroll. He could have said it with a shrug and it wouldn’t be as much fun. Flint’s love of books must be so ridiculous that it warrants an eyeroll. lol

Since that’s coming from literally the only other lettered man on board – you’re absolutely right! I’m imagining book nerd James McGraw surfacing every time they’ve taken a prize, leading to him spending hours perusing the captain’s library instead of helping to move cargo or do literally anything else. Imagine Gates coming in to find James surrounded by books he’s pulled off the shelves, giving him a look like “you know you can’t possibly carry all of those, right?” and getting the stubborn “they’re coming with me” look in return.