simplestgift: (Unsure smile.)

Cut for introspection. )

[Today, Archie goes to the smithy to ask a favor of its weapon smiths (OOC: dibs go to Hiccup Haddock). In the evening, he brings home a bottle of Madeira and a ham to cook before work. Tonight, he'll be working the bar and tables at Cloud Nine.

Eventually, he speaks over the journals, tone light and warm but professional.]


This is Mr. Kennedy.

Any member of the crew of the Britannia is welcome to come with me to tour the ship in the morning. She's quite a handsome woman and I'd very much like you to meet her.

For those who've not yet heard, Britannia is a sixth-rate man of war with the capacity for twenty-two guns, but no actual guns. She carries enough sail to cover her namesake, so she's fast, and nimble as Jack jumping over a candlestick. Winter isn't the best time for sailing, but once things warm up, Captain Hornblower will be taking her out on her maiden voyage. As his first leff--first mate, I'm responsible for hiring the crew, so do speak with me and not with him if you wish to join.

[A pause. Then, he speaks very softly, with many sentiments wrapped up into two words:]

Thank you.
simplestgift: (Lost in thought because I have to be)
[It's a well-known fact among those who know him that Archie Kennedy's greatest talent lies in looking like he needs a hug.  Anyone who happens by the bridge between Community Building 1 and House 15 will find him leaning against the railing, gazing down the river towards the woods and utterly lost in thought.

It's been seven years. Same time, every year.

Later, he heads to the general store to try to find something to occupy himself with. He looks distant and distracted, and occasionally bumps into people and apologizes quickly. At some point, he'll sit down and write the following message:]


It would appear that I am devastatingly bored. Does anyone need anything?

-AK

[He'll be in Good Spirits after sundown.]
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