Dr. Maturin?' asked young Mowett, and stopped short, quite shocked by the pale glare of reptilian dislike. However, he delivered his message; and he was relieved to find that it was greeted with a far more human look.
In "Master and Commander," young Mowett approaches Dr. Maturin with a sense of apprehension, immediately taken aback by the doctor's cold and unsettling demeanor that evokes feelings of deep dislike. Mowett hesitates but ultimately delivers the message he carries, reflecting a mix of nervousness and duty.
To his surprise, Mowett finds that Dr. Maturin responds with a more humane and approachable expression, contrasting sharply with the initial shock he experienced. This moment highlights the complexity of human emotions and how first impressions can sometimes be misleading.
