Second Dispatch - [written]

[captainhornblower]

Monday, 16th May, 18

I have recently been given to thought about the [a pause in the writing as he considers his wording] conflict between this place and the [another considerable pause] worlds we come from.

How does one balance the two? I understand some have been away from their proper homes for some time. Surely some of you left behind obligations. How do you reconcile the need to return to them with your presence here? Do you somehow put them out of mind? Do you merely accept you cannot fulfill them until you return? I find the matter trying my conscience sorely.

I would appreciate any counsel on the matter.

Hornblower

Comments

[action]

[simplestgift]

[Archie pops in, pretty soaked from the downpour outside and peeling off his uniform coat.]

We're getting a kitten.

[action]

[captainhornblower]

A kitten?

[Voice]

[kingofwaste]

[Oswald was basically skimming this entry. That is, until he reached the very last line of it. Then his cartoon senses kicked in. Sorry, man; He can't help himself.]

Hahaha. Hornblower.

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

Yes.

And yes, I've heard every joke.

[He wishes he could be annoyed at this point.]

[ written ]

[tothelibrary.livejournal.com]

[ dawn quickly jots down an answer without trying to decide who write the original post. ]

If everyone is right, we go back to when we left. Throwing a fit over something that isn't in my control when I'm not actually missing anything seems pretty pointless, so I'm calling this a harshly enforced and sometimes awful vacation.

[ which is true and then could not be less true, but shhh. ]

[ written ]

[captainhornblower]

It doesn't worry you? That things might go on in your absence? That things might happen because you weren't there to stop them?

[He does this a lot, taking the weight of the world on his shoulders.]

[Written]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

I don't see that we really have any choice other than to wait...and hope. There are obligations I have at home, too, but there's nothing I can do about that from here. Perhaps someone else can fulfill them for me, though if others are right about returning to the moment we left, then I'll see to them myself.

[Written]

[captainhornblower]

Sit and wait. That will prove difficult.

I suppose I can only pray that all will be well in my absence.

[written]

[all7seas]

Dear Sir:

We of the Youth Organization of Honoured Occultists, who are affiliated with the People's Interests and Responsibilities Association of Tenured Enigmatists, suggest that you get potted.

Sincerely,

The Management

[written]

[captainhornblower]

I would advise you consider your manners. One might take offense.

[ written ]

[markofthebrave]

It helps to know that when we get back, we pick up where we left off.

[ written ]

[captainhornblower]

And this is certain? No time will have passed?

[ written ]

[herotypical]

Horatio --

[ she backed off pretty easily, last time. but now assumes that he's had time to catch up with archie. ] Nice to actually end up kind of meeting you. Even if only textually. I've heard lots.

[ written ]

[captainhornblower]

Miss.

I owe you and your sister an apology that is far more appropriate to deliver in person. My temper got the best of me the last time I spoke with both of you.

[Voice]

[derek-bliss.livejournal.com]

I wait and hope that I get returned, and that I get returned in time.

It's been stated by several people that went home and came back that time doesn't 'move' there while we're here. So that's what I hope is true, that when I wake up home again, it'll be right when I went to sleep.

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

[The talking book is still a surprise.]

I pray it will be so, sir.

[written]

[fourteen]

[ ... ouch. What a question. Xion gives this one some extensive thought before replying. ]

I think it's that second one. I feel guilty about it a lot, but I can't just wish myself home. None of us can. Since time doesn't seem to move while we're here, I just

[ a pause, in the writing. a longish pause. then she finally resumes writing, slowly ]

try to keep going. That's all we really can do.

[written]

[captainhornblower]

I am trying to adjust to the idea of doing so. It is difficult, to say the least.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Katara's right. I've been home once. Went straight back to the moment I left.

...so I guess you find a way to tolerate Luceti in the meantime and hope your luck changes for the better.

[captainhornblower]

That is reassuring, certainly.

[ written ]

[idkmybffroy.livejournal.com]

Balancing is difficult.

But to be honest, I've always found it easier to be occupied with the problems right in front of me over the ones I can't do anything about.

[ written ]

[captainhornblower]

I'm afraid the problem right in front of me is not knowing how to get back to my obligations, and, worryingly, the general consensus seems to be that one can only wait.

/so late [voice/written]

[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I worry about it. I have a friend who I promised I would never leave. Not without warning her first. Only, here I am, and I couldn't really warn her about that.

[on the page, the idle sketch of a few silly twig men begins to appear in the margin. It helps her think]

But I'm here, now, and until we find a way back there's not a lot I can do about that. And I don't regret the friends I've made here. So all I can do is hope that people are right about us not being missed, back home, and do my best to live the way I want while I'm here.

/late as well [voice]

[captainhornblower]

I certainly hope they're correct as well. I left a lot of men-- a lot of people-- without giving any word.

[written]

[toyaka-shifter.livejournal.com]

Personally?

I don't. The only thing I'm worried about back home is my sister being away but chances are I couldn't do much about it if I were there.

[written]

[captainhornblower]

Your sister?