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Twenty-three bells: [WRITTEN/ACTION]

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.]

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The... "Britannia"?

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

...A sloop of war?

I wish you the best of luck, lieutenant.

Please extend my regards to Captain Hornblower.

Kennedy--

Any takers?

---Sparrow

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

[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.

Edited 2011-11-08 03:20 (UTC)