Draft Log #3: During v. 2.0

[lucetimods]

Who: Everyone on the draft
What: Day 3-5
When: August 27th-August 29th
Where: ONCE MORE INTO THE-- ...BEACH
Summary: Like it says above. The draftees reach the beach.
Rating: V FOR VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR!!


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[simplestgift]

[It's hard work, but it could be worse. This is a straightforward task, at least, and no enemies are in sight.

After securing a knot, he raises his chin and calls out:]

I remember when you used to be SCARED of heights, Captain Hornblower!

[captainhornblower]

[Can you feel the glare and muttered cursing, Archie? Horatio certainly hopes you can.

But he does not answer what he would like, not since it would involve shouting. He will not let those under his command know that he is, in fact, quite afraid in his current position. They look to him for strength. That is part of his job. He will not give them cause to doubt him.

What he calls back-- after checking his footing and moving to the tie-- is:]

I do as my duty requires, Mr. Kennedy!

[simplestgift]

[Oh sheesh, Horatio, your crew is just fine with you.]

I hear one must always do what one dislikes!

[His purpose is specific--to jokingly remind him of a time when he was scared and stressed and still ended up okay. He moves on to the next knot.]

[captainhornblower]

[...Of course they are. But this is Horatio.

He gives a half-strangled laugh before he calls back, tying another knot.]

I believe I heard that once, from a friend!

[He starts to move on, nearly loses his footing, stops, and braces a hand tight against part of the sail.

Boy does his best to make it look like he's just double-checking the knot.

And he tries to sound at ease when he calls again.]

I do wonder about the wisdom of that statement, though!

[simplestgift]

Come now, Captain, it builds character!

[captainhornblower]

[Another knot... and this sail is done.

There are still more above.]

Damn.

I shall remember that, Mr. Kennedy!