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It's not the first time Adama's found himself in Milliways since he and Hektor spoke; it's the first time he's approached the bar.
It's a surprise, therefore, when a wooden figure appears, with a note attached (the four corners of the paper have been clipped).
Adama's smile is broad (for him, anyhow) as he traces the curve of the bow with a light touch. He's not religious. He knows who it is.
A moment later finds him composing a note.
Thank you for the figure of Apollo. It is beautifully made, and I will treasure it.
I remember your description of the view from the towers of your city. The view of the outside world is important, but so is the view of what's inside the walls. That applies to leading other people. It also applies to knowing yourself. Keep listening to the storytellers. Gather all the news you can. The more information you have, the better your decisions are likely to be, no matter whether it's about the outside or the inside, your studies or your games.
It was a pleasure meeting you. I hope to see you again. May the gods look favorably upon you and your city.
Commander William Adama
Galactica
When that's done, with a request for translation (if it's possible -- if it's not, Adama knows Hektor's smart enough to find somebody to read it to him), he takes a gill of golden to a table with a decent view of the entire room.
It's a surprise, therefore, when a wooden figure appears, with a note attached (the four corners of the paper have been clipped).
Adama's smile is broad (for him, anyhow) as he traces the curve of the bow with a light touch. He's not religious. He knows who it is.
A moment later finds him composing a note.
Thank you for the figure of Apollo. It is beautifully made, and I will treasure it.
I remember your description of the view from the towers of your city. The view of the outside world is important, but so is the view of what's inside the walls. That applies to leading other people. It also applies to knowing yourself. Keep listening to the storytellers. Gather all the news you can. The more information you have, the better your decisions are likely to be, no matter whether it's about the outside or the inside, your studies or your games.
It was a pleasure meeting you. I hope to see you again. May the gods look favorably upon you and your city.
Commander William Adama
Galactica
When that's done, with a request for translation (if it's possible -- if it's not, Adama knows Hektor's smart enough to find somebody to read it to him), he takes a gill of golden to a table with a decent view of the entire room.