I know that people are concerned that the story had taken a very dark turn. But there is an inkling of recovery here, if you pay attention. Hank is a person who is acquiring responsibility. They call it "Command Responsibility" at the Naval Command College in Gettysburg. It's' for officers at "Command" level. And the best and brightest get a White Briefcase. There is a lot involved in what that education is about, but the main thing is "Take care of your Troops. Establish and reinforce the Chain of Command. Provide discipline where needed and only when necessary. See everything, and be seen as seeing it."
Hank is become "Master Hank". "Friend of Fae". "Wizard." In the Service it's called "The Old Man" or "The Old Woman". Sometimes, they call them "That SOB". But they say it with a smile if the commander is any good.