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

[voice]

[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

Archie's been a good friend to a lot of people here. He deserves the friendship he's gathered. [and more]

[voice]

[captainhornblower]

He certainly does. [Ask Horatio what Archie deserves, and he won't hesitate on the answer. The world.]

[voice]

[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

Have you met many others?