Twenty-three bells: [WRITTEN/ACTION]

[simplestgift]

This is Mr. Kennedy. The Britannia, Luceti's new sloop of war under command of Captain Hornblower, is finished and for all purposes ready to sail. Unfortunately, as she cannot sail herself, Captain Hornblower is in need of a crew.

Not many are required simply to sail her. A half dozen at least, although we should prefer more. We do not expect exclusivity--in Luceti, there is no point. If you are already part of another crew, you are welcome to remain a part of that crew and sail with us as well. As the winter months are approaching, we are not likely to weigh anchor for some time, so there will be plenty of time to train recruits who have no sailing experience.

Thank you, and I look forward to any questions you may have.

-A. Kennedy

[He's using the "Lt." less and less nowadays in his signature.

Tonight he'll be working at Cloud Nine. He'll be home late.]

Comments

[voice]

[jouer-sans-voir.livejournal.com]

The... "Britannia"?

[voice]

[simplestgift]

...Yes. The Britannia.

[voice]

[jouer-sans-voir.livejournal.com]

Are you familiar with the Britannian Empire, then?

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Congratulations. I'd like to see her sometime. Though I would be interested in learning how to sail.

[Written]

[simplestgift]

I'll speak to you about it at work tonight.

voice

[4000excuses.livejournal.com]

...A sloop of war?

voice

[simplestgift]

A ship.

[abidinglaw.livejournal.com]

I wish you the best of luck, lieutenant.

Please extend my regards to Captain Hornblower.

[simplestgift]

Thank you, sir. As always, you are welcome aboard whenever you like.

[Written]

[all7seas]

Kennedy--


Any takers?


---Sparrow

[Written]

[simplestgift]

[A little while later.]

Two, possibly three thus far.

-Kennedy

Video

[pugilistinpink.livejournal.com]

I ain't ever heard of no sloop b'fore... That's some kind a' boat, right?

Video

[simplestgift]

A ship, sir, in this case. Three masts make a ship.

written; whoops, hit post too soon!

[dragoneer]

[Hiccup knows a few things about sailing ships. He didn't spend as much time aboard them as other--better--vikings did, but knowing about them was still inescapable.]

What sort of ship is the Britannia? I've worked with long ships, but that's it.

written;

[simplestgift]

A sloop-or-war. A long ship is...

[More than a little arcane? Has he finally found someone from even further in the past than, say, Admiral Norrington?

...Cool!]

Mr. Haddock, if you've any experience at all, you'll be welcome aboard.

[voice]

[tehoniongirl.livejournal.com]

[this certainly gets a smile]

Sounds like you are well on your way, Mr. Kennedy.

[voice]

[simplestgift]

We are making a game attempt, Miss Coppercorn. How are you feeling?

[voice]

[forgiatura]

A ... sloop of war — that's like a ship, right? A naval ship?

[voice]

[simplestgift]

A naval ship. [He sounds perfectly innocent of suspicious intent. Because...he is.]

[ action ]

[herotypical]

[ what's scarier than an armed slayer waiting just outside your workplace, waiting for you to get off your shift? ]

[ action ]

[simplestgift]

[Not a lot? But Archie knows Buffy's not going to hurt him. He just jumps a bit when he first sees her.]

...Oh! Buffy.

[voice] before she goes for her mallynap

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Sign me up!

[voice]

[simplestgift]

You most certainly are. Mr. Midshipman Selphie.

[Voice]

[mikandelinquent]

Hm... It has been a while since I sailed on the ocean, though this one is pretty puny. Had much luck scraping together some sea-fared sailors?

[Voice]

[simplestgift]

A few. Am I speaking with an interested person?