Evie/Ezio
Surpass means to be better than, so I don't know why that word would suggest I think you did not earn your position. You are skilled, sensible, focused, and a credit to the brotherhood in a long list of ways. Whatever you think of my behavior, please do not think that I doubt you.
This wasn't about you. This was about my insecurities and coming to grips with the fact that I really am starting over here. It can be daunting to realize your life's work is old news. That maybe you are old news.