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

[ written ]

[captainhornblower]

It was assigned to me.

[ written ]

[markofthebrave]

I see. Well, don't worry. She'll be there waiting for you.

[ written ]

[captainhornblower]

Yes. She will.

[Sadly, there's nothing about writing to convey that his mind is wholly on other subjects now.]

[ written ]

[markofthebrave]

[There's some tapping of the pen here, as Katara decides where to go from here.]

It was nice to meet you, Horatio. Good luck in Luceti.

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[captainhornblower]

It was very nice to meet you as well, Miss Katara. Thank you.