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[mygoodsir]

Several years, yes.

It uses very small electric waves? But it operates as an oven? Fascinating!

You are one of the kindest men I've had the fortune to meet, sir. I thank you.

[holyposition]

It's not very good for cooking things from raw, but you can take your leftovers back with you and warm them up again.

They make electric kettles, too. You don't have to trek to the kitchen for tea.

You're kind to say so. If I've learned anything here, it's that we need to take care of each other. I'm happy to do it.

[mygoodsir]

Tremendous!

I can make it anywhere? Such convenience! I feel I'm being terribly spoiled.

That is a lesson I too have learned.

[holyposition]

You're lucky, in a way. Last month the power went out, a lot of people had no idea what to do without the help.

[mygoodsir]

In a way I am sorry I was not. From what I gather, you were all in terribly desperate conditions and I feel I may have been able to help.

But selfishly I am glad to have arrived after. I've had quite enough of starving in the cold.

[holyposition]

I wouldn't wish any more of that on you. You've been though enough, you've earned a break.

[mygoodsir]

I cannot agree that I deserve any such thing.

[holyposition]

What makes you say that?

[mygoodsir]

I am hesitant to admit that I have done terrible things, Tim. But I have.

[holyposition]

Repentance requires peace. You need time to reflect, and the opportunity to do more good than harm. Everyone deserves that chance.

[mygoodsir]

I swore to do no harm. I do hope that here I will uphold that oath.

Thank you, Tim. You are a great comfort.

[holyposition]

You're welcome. I'm happy to help.

I work at a restaurant here called Dead Men Tell No Tales. It got torn up pretty bad last month, but once it's up and running again, you should come by. It's run by a bunch of sailors. You might find more friends among them.

[mygoodsir]

Does the young man with the pet duck also work there?

[holyposition]

Koby? Yes, he does. Waitstaff. He and I are really close.

[mygoodsir]

He is a most extraordinary young man.

[holyposition]

He's my best friend. I don't know what I'd do without him.

[mygoodsir]

Well if the both of you are there, how could I refuse the chance to visit?

[holyposition]

Exactly! I work at the bar, I'll make you a cocktail. Something with citrus.

[mygoodsir]

Oh, that's very amusing, yes. I'd enjoy that.

I will warn you I am not much of a drinker.

[holyposition]

Is it?

It's probably been a while too, right? I'll cut you off at two.

[mygoodsir]

I think so. What with the scurvy and all. Good heavens, I must be the only person to turn up here in such a state.

I cannot remember the last time I had a drink that wasn't a ration of grog, Tim.

[holyposition]

Maybe you're unique in the scurvy, but people show up in strange states all the time.

I'm still new at it, but I'm sure I can do better than that. You even get to choose between lemon, orange, and lime.

[mygoodsir]

That is a comfort to know.

Oh my goodness gracious. Spoiled for choice!

[holyposition]

You've got a chance at modern life, better make the most of it :)

[mygoodsir]

You know, it's terribly funny because I did consider myself a modern man. I suppose it just goes to show that it's all a matter of perspective.