A fair few already know.

[But alright, alright. Howard can admit it's probably a smart move. Not that everyone else won't find out eventually, but maybe delaying the inevitable will help things.]

I noticed. [He matches the smile, albeit a little more wryly.] Getting everyone on good terms with each other before we even get underway? Not a bad plan.

[The last thing they need is infighting, especially on a ship.]