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]

[kingofwaste]

[When your 'unique' name gets laughed at by a cartoon character, you know you've hit rock bottom. But don't worry, Oswald isn't really laughing at the innuendo. It's just a funny name in general.]

So is it your first name, or...?

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

[He served in the Royal Navy. By now, he's used to the name being laughed at... Until he proves what he can do.]

Surname.

Horatio Hornblower.

[Voice]

[kingofwaste]

Alliteration! Nice. You'd make a great cartoon character, ya know that?

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

A great... what?

[Voice]

[kingofwaste]

Cartoon character! You know, a drawn character made to amuse people. Mostly kids.

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

Ah, I suppose there are a few of those in the papers, yes. I know what you're speaking about. Though I've never seen any meant for children.

[Voice]

[kingofwaste]

Really? So your cartoons have adults as their target audience? No kids see 'm at all?