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Give me a tall ship and a star to sail her by

Oct 10, 2011 14:28

Who: Everyone who volunteered to help build the ship.
What: TREE MURDER.
When: Monday, October 10th till Wednesday, October 12th, from 8 every day till whenever in the evening or afternoon (your character is not enslaved, they can leave when they need to).
Where: East of the village, into the woods.
Summary: Bonding between breaks or on the job, or ( Read more... )

[btvs] rupert giles, [hornblower] archie kennedy, [one piece] franky, [aubreyad] jack aubrey, [hornblower] horatio hornblower

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October 10th, early afternoon seventeensir October 10 2011, 19:12:49 UTC

[The rain, heavy as it was, seemed only a minor obstacle for Hornblower. The work continued, and his jacket had been abandoned. The first three buttons of his waistcoat were undone, and the knot of his neckcloth had been loosened considerably since work began.

While he had never been unaware of their importance, he was now far, far more appreciative of what his carpenters did. Their work with a saw in particular-- though he was sure the other activities would come to awe him as well.

He finally had to step back for a few moments and watch the work, needing only a brief rest. Mostly because his hand barely wanted to extend, having been gripping the saw handle he'd been put since one bell-- as it had taken some time to organize the effort.]

Re: October 10th, early afternoon straightatem October 11 2011, 02:28:52 UTC

[Aubrey practically jumped at the chance to assist with the building of the ship. Anything to do other than sit around and clean. So he's out in the pouring rain, long since abandoned his proper clothing and left only his shirt and breeches. What was the point when you were drenched?

He couldn't have looked happier as he lugged more logs for Hornblower to chop up. Three large ones. Who needs a cart? Not this guy.

Though he'll regret it later with his back.]

Catching your breath, Hornblower?

seventeensir October 11 2011, 03:15:30 UTC

Only for a moment, Aubrey.

[He flashed a smile.]

I'm afraid I'm not used to this.

[But he was not shirking from hauling as best he could or cutting what was brought to him. He flexed his hand once, offering an apologetic look.]

straightatem October 12 2011, 05:14:14 UTC

Pay me no mind, Hornblower. Not a whit, I mean it only in jest.

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consultmybooks October 10 2011, 19:35:24 UTC

Physical activity. Exertion and exhaustion for a good cause.

With the Maia finished and ready for sailing, Giles has missed this. Wishbone's departure and Robert's kidnapping and...every single other thing has all left him without an outlet to let off his restless energy.

Leave it to Kennedy to have the perfect timing.

Giles will be available for cutting or building, whichever seems to need the most people. He'll prefer cutting lumber, though, simply because he doesn't trust himself without a book to reference in building much of anything. And, while he is deeply absorbed in his work and more or less lost to the world around him while doing so, he'll be happy to talk in betweentimes. Distractions are good things right now.

October 11th, morning noprevaricating October 11 2011, 02:49:00 UTC

Archie, at some point, comes over to help him move planks onto a cart. "Do you need to stop for a minute?"

Re: October 11th, morning consultmybooks October 18 2011, 01:30:19 UTC

Giles looks up, mildly surprised to have suddenly acquired assistance.

"No. Should I?"

He doesn't think hydration has become a problem at this point...

noprevaricating October 18 2011, 01:33:47 UTC

Not when hydration is pounding down on them from above like it is. "Just making sure. Don't overtire yourself."

Sorry, Giles. You're over 40 and have a sedentary lifestyle, so you'll get underestimated.

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October 10th, any time gearsandcola October 11 2011, 07:43:14 UTC

[Franky arrives exactly at 8 A.M., eager to get started on this project and get back to his calling, if only for a little while.

He spends most of the day doing all the necessary work. He's not opposed to chatting it up while he works, but over the day he finishes everything he needs to almost absurdly fast, which gives him time to either help other people out or just find more things for himself to do.]

Noonish noprevaricating October 13 2011, 02:16:28 UTC

Franky! [Archie is wading through the rain to bring him a sandwich and calling out.] Would you like something to eat?

Noonish gearsandcola October 13 2011, 08:23:00 UTC

[It isn't the first time Franky has had to work in the rain, so this isn't going to stop him from getting the job done. He finishes up with a bit more lumber before grinning back at Archie.]

Yo! [Wave.] Ahh, that'd be super. I don't think I've actually eaten yet. [Today was pretty much out of bed and off to work.]