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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

[bestsir]

God.

[ Harry shakes his head, almost wishing he could be shocked instead of merely appalled. ]

That was ill done, and I am sorry, though there is nothing I could have done.

[lieutenantsteward]

[Jopson took a breath and nodded.] No, there was nothing to be done. But I appreciate the sentiment.

[bestsir]

[ Harry hesitates a moment, then reaches out to lightly grip Jopson's arm, a gesture of sympathy and reassurance. Only brief, not too familiar. It's something that allows him to change the subject. ]

Have you met ... the others? The ones not from our time? What do you make of them?

[lieutenantsteward]

They are odd! [He seemed to be excited to change the subject, even as his hand gently touched Goodsir's in response.] Some don't seem to believe me, but what else can I do but believe them in what they say? I have seen such strange things in such a short time.

[bestsir]

None of this is ... all of it is very strange. So why not people from other times? How are they faring, as far as you can tell?

[lieutenantsteward]

They are...surviving. [He gave an apologetic shrug.] Two of them seem to know one another, which I believe helps them.

[bestsir]

Yes, I suppose it might. [A small smile.] I know this may be rather selfish to say, but ... I am glad I am not entirely alone, myself.

[lieutenantsteward]

If it's selfish, then I believe we are allowed some of that here. [He stood.] I should finish the bread for tomorrow. Feel free to stay, sir, if you'd like.

[bestsir]

I shall get out of your way shortly and see to the sick bay. Thank you, Jopson.

[lieutenantsteward]

Thank you, Mr. Goodsir. Please return if you should need the company. I will have the tea ready for us.