Barge - First Report

[jnoaubrey]

Dearest Sophie,

I don’t know when this letter will reach you, but you can’t imagine how it calms my mind just to picture you reading it. I have reported for duty aboard HMS Barge. That is, I’m not certain any of those initials applies. This is certainly not a ship, nor is it like any vessel I’ve ever been aboard, and its loyalties, I fear, may be in

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[amissbennet]

I do not mean to intrude and thus have not read more than the intended addressee of your missive. I had hoped to offer my assistance as you are becoming acquainted with this vessel. If you find yourself in need of help or with questions and are not sure whom to direct them to, please do not hesitate to call upon me.

[jnoaubrey]

Ha ha! Damne Extremely decent in you! I should be grateful for your assistance. Captain Jack Aubrey, at your service.

[amissbennet]

Miss Elizabeth Bennet, sir. It is a pleasure to consider you an acquaintance. Are you well?

[jnoaubrey]

The pleasure is mine, Miss Bennet. And I'm as well as a man can be in these surroundings. I trust the same holds true for you?

[amissbennet]

Yes, I am quite well. Thank you.

Are you in need of an informative jaunt, sir? I do desire to take a walk soon.

[jnoaubrey]

I should be delighted! Only name the time and place.

[amissbennet]

Two days forthcoming, after supper?