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

[Action]

[shadedsunlight]

I have a whistle from when I helped Ami with swimming lessons. We worked out some quick signals and all that.

[Action]

[simplestgift]

That should be fine, then. After I'm looking at you, you can sign anything you need, if I'm good enough to understand you by then.

[Action]

[shadedsunlight]

You're learning quickly, I think you'll be fine by then. Whenever then is.

I've been thinking about teaching sign language to anyone else who may want to learn. It's an immediate benefit to me, but it's quite useful in combat situations or other situations where quiet is needed.

[Action]

[simplestgift]

It's an excellent idea. I should encourage the rest of the crew to learn.

[Action]

[shadedsunlight]

If they wanted to. I'd hate to force anyone into learning something.

[There's a pause before she writes something new, a slightly new topic.]

I may be busy for a few days. I'll leave the bar in all of your capable hands. Giles can take care of performances.