Eighth Dispatch - [written]

[captainhornblower]

Wednesday, 31st August

I apologize that this cannot presently be done in person. I intended to rectify that as quickly as possible. However, since this journal is capable of sending this to multiple people at once, I do not feel as though I should delay any longer.

I want to thank those whom I have served with this last "draft," as you call it. I owe a particular debt and much gratitude to those of you who served on the Endurance. Our departure was sudden, or I would have thanked you by then. You did fine work, and I would consider it an honour to serve with you again.

I pray that all of you are no worse for the wear. Or that those injuries you suffered are on the fast mend.

Hornblower

Comments

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

[There's an undeniable chuckle just before he speaks, though it's quite brief.]

On the mend, at least.

And you, Miss Selphie?

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Want another hi-potion or two? I could go find you some?

Pretty good. A little healing magic goes a long way.

What about Archie?

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

On the mend as well.

We are managing, Miss Selphie. Thank you for your concern. [He's not sure one of those... drinks... would do anything for Archie, and he's leery about the medication he keeps receiving and things that seem to be clearly magic.

He also isn't going to complain about the current lack of one midshipman, as that would contradict the "we're managing" idea.]

Do you suppose one of those tonics of yours would help Mr. Kennedy? It was suggested, I understand, that he will feel better once the feathers in his wing regrow.

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Good!

I can't say for sure but there's no harm in trying. They do help with discomfort though. Lemme head down to the item shop and see if I can find a couple.

[Which means that the good Captain is getting one too.]

I can run errands for you guys while you're both on the mend if you'd like.

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

You're most kind, Miss Selphie. Thank you.

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. You sound a bit tired still. I'll let you go so you can get some rest.

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

Not at all, Miss Selphie. I'm glad to hear from you.

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

And I'm glad to hear from you, Mister Hornblower.

[Voice]

[captainhornblower]

You will keep me informed, won't you? How you and others are doing?

[Voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Of course I will.