Thirty-Four Bells: [Voice]

[simplestgift]

 Perhaps the message from my superior was too subtle, but he would like to open the Britannia to anyone who would rather be away from the village if the threat the Malnosso have given should come to fruition.  He would like you to work, as we are short of crew, but work could mean practically anything from cooking to needlework to carrying buckets to hoisting, anything you can think of.  You needn't sign up as part of the crew.  We do have at least one cannon to provide some defense.

We sail tomorrow.  Any who wish to come aboard should be there by eight o'clock in the morning with whatever belongings you wish.  There is more than enough room.

[In other words, they're offering to take refugees.]

Comments

[Private]

[goldenglasses]

Short on crew? For those you are going to be going out with now, are you going to be able to handle the ship? Even if the Malnosso do some sort of shift to us? [You're taking Amelia out with you. He wants to be sure she'll be alright.]

[Private]

[simplestgift]

You do understand we do this quite often back home, do you not?

[Sorry, Vash. He likes you, but he's really, really tired of assumed incompetence.]

[Private]

[goldenglasses]

I'm sure, but back home you didn't have to deal with people that could suddenly turn you into a donut. [Let's just say the other week suuuuucked.]

[Private]

[simplestgift]

Is there a damn thing we can do about it if they do?

[Private]

[goldenglasses]

I suppose not. [Damn. It just seems so dangerous being on a boat in the middle of no where when a shift could happen. Then again, getting away from the village still seems like a good idea.] Just, I don't think Amelia can swim very well. So, keep an eye out for her if things get rough out there, will you?

[Private]

[simplestgift]

Of course.

[He supposes now isn't the time to point out many sailors cannot swim, and he and Horatio have both had to rescue Bush. Amelia is...well, he's very fond of her, and he doesn't think it's left over from that week they spent in love.]

[Private]

[goldenglasses]

[No, it's not. As Vash assumes people who sail on water can swim in it.] Thank you. You guys be safe out there.

[Private]

[simplestgift]

And you here.

[Private]

[goldenglasses]

We'll manage. I'm sure. So don't worry.