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[nautmagical]

Afternoon!

[It's a rather boisterous greeting, from a man standing on a very icy dock down in Darcmouth. Long coat buttoned up to his chin, hat securely in place on his head. His... face is just plain covered in tattoos.]

[Seemingly ignoring the cold, he gestures to a hunk of ice behind him. Wait, no. Is that - that's a boat. Despite the fact the ship is entirely encrusted in ice, he seems rather upbeat, pleased, even.]

I've been told - [There's a slow drawl to the words. And a hint of an accent. Like he'd belong in the Caribbean.] - the locals've no use for this particular ship.

Unfortunately...! The mechanisms of her are a mystery to me. She's not a sail in sight. So I'm looking for capable hands - clear the ice, put up sails, and the like.

If you've any experience at sea, I won't say no to that, either. What's a captain without crew? [He shakes his head, ruefully.] Though I doubt there's many sights to be seen on this particular sea.

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[enblightened]

Hm. Quite the undertaking, Captain, but if it has mechanisms, no doubt several here could assist.

I could lend a hand in a few respects, if you wish.

[nautmagical]

I should hope. Such a vessel is unfamiliar to me... and I'd thought I'd seen everything set to float.

I'd be a fool to turn down assistance. Long as you're not bothered by a bit of cold.

[It's fucking freezing, but whatever, we'll downplay it.]

[enblightened]

Due to my... condition, the cold does not bother me as much as it would an average man.

I will be there. Give me a day and time.

[nautmagical]

Ah, I see. Handy, that.

[Look on the bright side about your doggy side, Bigby.]

Tomorrow, perhaps. Light's getting low, and it'll be far too cold for any sort of ice removal.

[enblightened]

It does occasionally have its uses. I will give it that.

A wise decision. Working in the dark would be foolhardy indeed.

[nautmagical]

Indeed. Hate to run her aground once she's free of ice... such a waste.

[Plus, you know, people could slip and fall into the water. And not everyone can swim like he can.]

I look forward to your assistance.

[enblightened]

I will attempt to not disappoint.

Until then, Captain.

[nautmagical]

I very much doubt you will.

Unless you drown. Then I may be a tad disappointed.

[Bruh that's not funny.]

[enblightened]

[Maybe it's not the best humor, but he still lets out a soft huffed noise of amusement. Then again, he's been around worse gallows humor.]

I would be disappointed in myself in that case.

[nautmagical]

Not to worry. Should you slip and fall in, I'm well acquainted with swimming after men gone overboard.

[Thankfully it'd just be on the docks...]

[enblightened]

Of that I've no doubt. Still, I ought to be fine, I imagine.

[nautmagical]

Very well.

I shall see you soon, then.