Second Dispatch - [written]

[captainhornblower]

December 2nd,

I have asked a few individuals before my time with our [His pen hesitates, but he doesn't know what they can see. Since this book is obviously magical, he may as well be cautious.] hosts, and now, given the task they assigned me, I wish to ask the community at large.

In your harbour, there is a sloop-of-war with British colours on her called Britannia. Does she have a captain here?

I believe, with a bit of work (as she has been adequately maintained but requires attention in a few areas), she would be ready to take to sea come spring, provided there is a crew to do it. I am willing to [eager to, desperate to] take on that responsibility, but I would not wish to interfere with an already-present chain of command.

H. Hornblower

Comments

written;

[prims]

Is it very different from living on land? What's it like?

[ She's extremely curious about all things oceanic, since...well.

Mountains. There wasn't an ocean in Twelve. ]

written;

[captainhornblower]

It is, especially in the Navy. You have an important job to do, and you might have to do it even when you were expecting to sleep. So you always have to be ready for anything.

[And the million things that can go wrong, but he won't go into that.]

It's very, very strange at first, but you get used to it.

written;

[prims]

Have you run into any danger while sailing here?

[ Should she worry about Richard? ]

written;

[captainhornblower]

I've never sailed here, I'm afraid, but I believe the barrier means we won't run into any danger.

[Not that he won't be prepared for it.]

written;

[prims]

So it keeps out dangerous sea creatures too, you think?