uno: like an insect trapped in amber. text.

[iam_aghost]

And when I see the final day, the day of the last voyage,
The ship that never comes again will lift the anchor free
You'll find me boarded with the crew, with barely any luggage
My body bare beneath the sun, like children of the sea.You will have to forgive me my, quite probably poor, translation - I have had quite a long day. I always admired

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[most_feared]

Do you do a lot of translating?

Afternoon, sir. Welcome to the Barge. If you have any questions I'd be happy to say what I can and I know the infirmary will appreciate any extra help. They don't get enough credit there. They do a real service to the ship.

[iam_aghost]

Hardly any, actually. It has been a long time since I have spoken English. I enjoy poetry in both languages, though.

It is often a thankless task.

[Spanish | Text]

[most_feared]

[And he switches languages, because it's more comfortable for him to do.]

If you have any recommendations, I would be glad to read them. I haven't been introduced to much Spanish poetry.

[Spanish | Text]

[iam_aghost]

Well, my first recommendation would be Antonio Machado's Campos de Castilla, but if you are after something perhaps a touch more... Shakespearean, try Juana Ines de la Cruz.

[iam_aghost]

It is my first language. I am not from the 17th century, but 1939. I hope that shall not cause too much difficulty.

spanish

[iam_aghost]

I will, don't worry.

What... how do you spend time in both the 17th and 20th century?

[consultcriminal]

Hm. I always preferred Lorca.

Another Doctor? Well, I should say that our barge does have the need for it.

[iam_aghost]

I do enjoy Lorca too. Such a tragedy, what happened to him.

I don't think you can ever have too many doctors, can you?

[consultcriminal]

Oh yes. A tragedy indeed.

And you can certainly have too many doctors. Especially if they're ineffective.

[iam_aghost]

I never got the impression they were.

Even so, better too many doctors than too few.

[thegooddrjones]

Welcome aboard! I'm Dr. Martha Snape-Jones, the head of the infirmary here. I hope we can add you to our staff.

[iam_aghost]

Ah! The very woman I was directed to talk to.

[Private]

On that subject. I may need to make you aware that, from what I have been told, my medical knowledge is behind your current time. It was 1939 where I was from.

I am quite fine and experienced in the aspects which would not involve administering medicines themselves, and I already have a great collection of books to catch up with, but I will be asking another doctor to ensure any drugs I administer are correct. I think that the most rational thing to do.

Private

[thegooddrjones]

That sounds like a very sensible thing to do, really. I approve.

Re: Private

[iam_aghost]

I have been doing this job a little too long not to be sensible.

I am quite skilled in, uh, combat treatment, if that would be necessary. Which, from what I've heard, it probably is. I served in the Argentinian Army as a medic when I was much younger.