"She's admirably determined when she's made up her mind. I'm sorry I didn't try and get to know her better sooner - it shouldn't take a tragedy to do so. But there's plenty of things to speak of beyond that one incident."

That Darcy knew about her bringing tea for the Captain, she keeps to herself - Erin's opinion of the Captain is still not quite known, and she doesn't want to raise a tempest where it isn't needed.