captainhornblower | Eighteenth Dispatch

Eighteenth Dispatch - [written]

Thursday, September 6th

To all of you newly arrived: welcome. I offer my condolences to those upset by their sudden situation.

I am Captain Horatio Hornblower of His Majesty's Ship Atropos and Luceti Enclosure Ship Britannia.

Britannia is always seeking new crew members. With the exception of commissioned officers, there is no exclusivity expected of crew.

On September 15th, Britannia will set sail. We depart at two bells in the forenoon watch. [He writes in the margin: 9 AM.] We will return on the 19th. This voyage will be to instruct crew members in sailing a three-masted ship-rigged vessel.

All those interested are to contact myself or Lieutenant Kennedy by four bells in the first watch [another margin note: 10 PM] on the 14th of September.

Cpt H. Hornblower
HMS Atropos
LES Britannia

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I suppose some might be quicker to join up now that we know for certain that these enclosures can be invaded.

[Archie is reading all this from the couch in the parlour, his cup of tea forgotten.]

It's only a matter of time before they attack here again.

[Of course, they're one ship with one cannon. And there was nothing organized for the land...

But.

But it was something.]

We can at least try to be prepared.

We'll need guns. More than we need crew, at the moment.

We will.

I wonder how keen the Malnosso would be about arming us, if we helped with the tasks they ask sometimes. [He isn't fond of the idea of working with or for the Malnosso, but it's worse to be unarmed and possibly facing an invasion than to bend his principles regarding them.]

Missions, you mean?

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Captain Hornblower,

[...Still a funny name. But even so-] I can't fairly offer my services for the ship because I've got the obligations my position with the SOS-Brigade affords, but I'd be willing to assist you in advertising for crew members via flyers or people on the street if you'd like the extra publicity.

Respectfully,
-Haruhi Suzumiya
SOS-Brigade

[...You know this letter format is sort of fun]

Miss Suzumiya,

Your offer is most kind. I should be quite grateful for assistance in recruitment. I would also like to make note that simple crew -- those to help with the sails, the guns, and the upkeep of the ship -- would not be expected to be always available. Even the warrant officers would not be required to show exclusivity.

That would only be asked of what would be, in my world, commissioned officers -- the midshipmen and lieutenants.

Sincerely,
Hornblower

Captain Hornblower,

Don't you heave the required Lieutenants, at least? I recall you having at least one during my brief time on your ship. Actually, on that note - is it reasonable to assume that there would be training provided for anyone who would be recruited and you could promote them as you deem sound?

Sincerely,
Suzumiya

Miss Suzumiya,

I have one lieutenant, which is all that my ship requires.

We do, however, need midshipmen, which are lieutenants in training, if you will. They are taught to command, navigate, and generally keep a ship in order.

There are many other positions as well, including heads of each area to oversee the others.

Mister Kennedy and I are more than happy to provide any and all training required, and promotions are available to those with the skill, dedication, and drive to earn them.

Respectfully,
Cpt Hornblower

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Oh good. I haven't been seasick in awhile.

[It's her attempt at a joke.]

I'll be there.

A dreadful affliction.

Perhaps it will get better with more exposure. [But he understands if it doesn't. Really. He really does.]

You're the one with experience, so you tell me: do people normally get over it with exposure?

[Personally, Amelia doesn't think her luck is that good.]

Some.

[A pause.]

I still suffer for the first twelve or twenty-four hours I'm out to sea. If it's calm. In a storm, it often returns. But when there's work to be done, it, like everything else, must be set aside.

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[Captain, why couldn't you put the times in the margins the last time you were announcing a trip on the Brit? It's been a few days since she was brought back so at least she's getting better with the names. You might just recognize the giggle there and the cheerful greeting.]

Hello hello!

[Because last time he was speaking to his present crew, not attempting to recruit more primarily.]

Miss Selphie.

[And the Captain is still as serious as ever.]

How have things been?

Another enclosure was attacked, their refugees sought shelter with us for a week.

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Be careful out there, Captain.

I've less to worry about at sea than in the village.

[A remark on the familiarity of the dangers of the sea ... or an expression of his lack of faith on his fellow citizens here.]

Thank you, sir.

You know, not a lot of people offer their condolences to new feathers. Most peoples' inclination is to welcome them.

None of us are here by choice. We have... some sort of obligation once here. [Though so many problems, he felt, could be solved if that was more clearly articulated and, honestly, if more was asked the of the residents.

Pressed men responded to duties, to purpose. Not to idleness and not to a complete lack of discipline.] But we are all brought here without any regard to our duties where we are from or the lives we led there. For many, there is great loss.

A welcome might... ease the transition, but condolences are well deserved too, I think.

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Understood. Requesting location at the time of departure and equipment to be taken along.

-CPO SPARTAN-023

Be at the southern dock eight bells in the morning watch, and you may come aboard with Mister Kennedy and myself.

I shall get you a list of basic stores we will need. Food only, as this is a lesson in sailing.

I intend to begin weekly instruction on the guns per the Battle Dome simulation on September 15th.

Cpt Hornblower

Yes, sir. Will have ready the simulation scenarios by then and prepare the resources I'd need for the journey at the appointed time.

-CPO SPARTAN-023

We'll see you then, ma'am.

Hornblower

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