Voice;

[mopirates_moproblems]

Some time ago, I posited the idea of building a ship. While it was met with derision by some -- [You know who you are.] -- recent events have convinced me that there is no other reasonable course of action.

We are entering a time of ease now, and I feel very strongly that we must act before the next catastrophe arises. While we have the opportunity and the materials, we can construct a proper ship. This will give us the freedom to explore beyond the turtle's shell, and give us a means of escape, should it sicken again.

I believe there is enough wood from the homes destroyed when the satellite fell to salvage and build a modest ship. It will not hold all of us, but it is a fine start. With more mobility, I believe we can find the materials we need to make a proper go of it.

For those who question my qualifications, I am an Admiral of his Majesty's navy, formerly in the employ of the East India Trading Company. I have more than the proper qualifications to oversee the construction and voyages of such a vessel.

Comments

[mopirates_moproblems]

That is a consideration for which I do not yet have an answer, but I do not consider it a deterrent.

[backinakidflash]

I guess the boat would keep you from drowning.

Where are you going to get a dry dock?

[mopirates_moproblems]

We can beach her at the edge of the shell. Once she's sea worthy, she can be towed behind the turtle.

[backinakidflash]

That's. A really good plan, actually.

[mopirates_moproblems]

I do have some experience with this.

[backinakidflash]

With building wooden ships.

The kind you build in bottles from kits don't count. Wait. The East India Trading Company?

So. Uh. Pre-1874 then?

[mopirates_moproblems]

Yes, pre-1874. I stated that I am an admiral in the service of His Majesty. What part of this could possibly be unclear?

[backinakidflash]

You ask that like you're expecting the British empire to fall any time soon. It doesn't. They lose a few bits though.

[mopirates_moproblems]

[James is less than attached to the Empire, when all is said and done, though of course he remains loyal.]

Indeed, I've heard much of it.

[backinakidflash]

Enh. Then I won't bore you with another future history lesson. Spoiler alert: wars are stupid.

[mopirates_moproblems]

How very edifying. What the bloody hell is a 'spoiler?'

[backinakidflash]

It's when someone who's already seen, read, or otherwise experienced something tells someone who hasn't what happened. The news itself is called a spoiler or spoilers.

Some people like know what's going to happen.

Other people get crazy uptight when you tell them anything. Cause it 'spoils' the fun.

[mopirates_moproblems]

Of course.

[James enjoys reading as much as anyone, when he has the time, but really? This is... quite ridiculous.]

And this is quite common, now?

[backinakidflash]

Sure is. We'll get you caught up on modern slang, Gramps. Don't worry.

[mopirates_moproblems]

I beg your pardon?

[He's only 31!]

[backinakidflash]

Did I stutter?

[Born a waaaaay long time ago, dude.]