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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.

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Admiral. Admiral.

[ Jack sounds positively wounded here! ]

I'm the Spirit of Winter. My best friend is the North Wind and I get along pretty well with all the other winds too. My boss, such as she is, is Mother Nature -- and not in the metaphorical sense. Do you really think I'm gonna let you have anything less than the perfect day when you decide you're going to launch this ship?

[Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat.

Oh well, at least you addressed him by his proper title.]

I -- appreciate the offer, but I think it best if we not depend entirely on abilities that, as has already been shown, may be stripped away.

[That was nice and diplomatic, wasn't it? Also: whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat.

This place. He is so done with this place.]

[ Well, that wasn't the reaction he was hoping for. ]

Well sure, but I'm just saying you probably have to worry less about inclement weather than some ship... launchings...

I do appreciate the offer.

[Such a lie. He is nothing if not weirded out by the offer.]

Perhaps your -- abilities -- may come in most useful.

Okay. We'll see how it goes.

[ He might have an inkling you're lying, James. Call it a spirit's sixth sense. ]

[He's not lying, exactly, he's just reserving judgement.]

Indeed, we shall.

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