Eighteenth Dispatch - [written]

[captainhornblower]

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

Comments

[action]

[simplestgift]

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.]

[written]

[godbent]

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]

[voice]

[thedicearecast]

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

[It's her attempt at a joke.]

I'll be there.

[Voice] and a ping!

[selphie_t]

[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!

[voice]

[vor]

Be careful out there, Captain.

[Written]

[daisy023]

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

-CPO SPARTAN-023