And aft on the quarterdeck our gallant captain stands...

[captainhornblower]

Who: Crew of the Britannia (permanent, part-time, and temporary)
What: A four and a half day sail, complete with rain. (At least it's not a hurricane this time?)
When: September 15th-19th.
Where: Britannia
Summary: Horatio has wonderful timing about rain at sea, but even that won't stop this sail. Better to learn under less than ideal situations, prepares you for the real thing.
Rating: PG?
Welcome to Britannia, Luceti's own sixth-rate frigate. The captain will be helping you get settled... and seeing that you complete the duties assigned to you.

[September 15th]

It's a lovely day for weighing anchor. The capstan needs manning, as do the sails. It won't be too long, though, before the wind takes the ship out to sea.

[September 16th]

Well, so there's a little rain. The deck might be slip, and you'll want a firm hand on the rigging when you go aloft. Overall, though, it's not bad conditions. At least not for Navy men.

[September 17th]

Heavier rain today, and the captain will be more cautious about what needs to be done, selecting the more confident to see to the sails and minding that anyone who can't swim doesn't get too near the sides. No one is excused from duty on the whole, though.

[September 18th]

The rain continues, as do the captain's methods. He's mindful of who goes where, but he won't allow for anyone to be nothing. Considerations for those who would rather be below deck are made, but no one is allowed to be idle, unless it's the hours they're not assigned somewhere.

September 19th]

Of course, the day the cruise is at an end, the rain stops. Still, there's work to do be done for putting into port.


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any day!

[thedicearecast]

[Unfortunately for Amelia, the previous voyage of the Britannia has done little for her seasickness. Even though the weather is utterly perfect when they start out, she's once again fighting nausea and, more than once, having to make a break for the rail. It doesn't mean she gets out of her duties, or even that she won't try to complete them. It just may not be so easy.

Of course, the weather doesn't help matters. Really, Amelia is going to complain to Horatio about his uncany ability to pick days when it storms for these trips. She's still got her tasks, but by the third day she's restricted from going near the sides of the ships. She refuses to be sent below decks on the fourth day, however, determined to get through this without the extra compensation. She may be horrible at this, but Amelia does have her pride.

And by the time it all ends, they're almost back to the beach. Seriously, the timing couldn't be any more laughable.]

[captainhornblower]

[During the early hours of rain, Hornblower has not yet taken up a majority of the work. Let the crew learn to work the lines in worse but not brutal weather, he figures. They’re doing well, at least.

He’s watched Amelia, been ready to halt her from going below to see to tasks there. It allows one privacy when ill, yes... but the open air lessens the sickness a little, he’s found. Even in this weather.

He approaches, nodding to her.]

Taut enough, now secure the line.

[thedicearecast]

[She looks over at Horatio when he calls out, but only for a second. He gets a short nod, then Amelia moves to do what he's said, tying down the rope as she they were shown how to earlier. It's not the smoothest maneuvering, but she manages to get it done.]