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[lieutenantsteward]

[Why not try out this journal magic?]

Since this place has seen fit to provide us with an easier method of communicating messages to the entire ship, I thought it best to take advantage. Breakfast is served in the galley. I will not provide food for every meal, but there is fresh bread and I even managed to mix together a rudimentary jam from the dried fruit. The tins contain food that can be heated, but I would warn you against using it more than you need to. We should rely mostly on the dried foods.

[Why? Well, because of reasons that Jopson never really understood but knew were bad.]

Comments

[lieutenantsteward]

I'm sure you have. But this isn't simply cold, sir. And I must warn you again about venturing outside without protection.

[kingsroads]

You and your captain have both pressed on me the issue of going outside without proper protection. I know.

[ GOSH, MOM, he's an ADULT. ]

Once I can convince the weather to fully cooperate, that should be less of a problem.

[lieutenantsteward]

And what will you do to change the weather? If you increase the temperature, the ice will melt and we will be at the mercy of the pack ice without a full crew. [DUH.]

[kingsroads]

[ Strange's mental note to self: look up what pack ice is ]

Is the crew needed to operate the ship or just to deal with the pack ice?

[lieutenantsteward]

The ship. As we have only six men, [sorry, Anna] only three of whom have ever stepped foot on a ship of this sort, we would be more or less helpless.

[kingsroads]

[ there are a few very frustrated scribbles in his journal as Strange puts his mind in order. ]

I cannot summon you more men nor can I magically grant the rest of us sailing knowledge. In that case, until I've break this realm's enchantment or dealt with your tuunbaq, what would be best for me to do?

Well...he asked.

[lieutenantsteward]

The ice needs breaking on deck. I need someone to help with cooking. Perhaps you would be suited to helping change the linens?

congratulations, you played yourself

[kingsroads]

[ Cool! Not gonna happen! ]

I'm afraid my cooking leaves much to be desired. If you need me, I shall be in the library.

He set him up for that one!

[lieutenantsteward]

I will seek you out if there is something needing a good sweeping, sir.

he really did

[kingsroads]

Unfortunately, my sweeping leaves much to be desired as well. Good day, sir.