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

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[captainhornblower]

Now, now. Just because Mr. Kennedy is in a foul temper today should not mean I should be punished by going hungry as well.

[He chuckled faintly, flashing a small smile.]

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[simplestgift]

Oh, will you listen to that, Jilly? The one time in all his life Mr. Hornblower considered whether or not he should eat.

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[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

[she laughs, relieved and happy and genuinely amused at the easy banter]

For that reason alone, I'd better stay. I might never see this opportunity come again.