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[never_francesca]

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[endofvanity]

[Fitzjames went to ground after his terrible conversation with Crozier, but a couple of days later he realises he'd better at least pretend to be a functioning inmate of the Barge, and so he does contact Franky after all.]

Commander Cook? Captain James Fitzjames, at your service. I understand you're my temporary warden.

[never_francesca]

Looks that way, Mr. Fitzjames. How can I help?

[endofvanity]

For the time being, my needs are answered—but I wanted to ask what your expectations might be, if any.

[never_francesca]

A decent, rigorous schedule with daily check-ins, by and large. See if we can't help get you on an actual path out of here with a bit of structure.

Faster you're off the boat the better, eh?

[endofvanity]

Indeed. I've men waiting on me. Though I suppose they won't have noticed I'm gone, if all goes according to plan?

I am in need of an occupation, if you've any leads along those lines.

[never_francesca]

[Well, it's a healthy attitude, if true.]

That's the idea. And my advice is - find something you believe in, that you can share. And pursue it.

[endofvanity]

I see. I'll give it some thought.

Thank you. Shall we plan to meet briefly before dinner, daily? That will allow me to keep you up-to-date regularly, for the duration of our pairing.

[ Not knowing at this point, of course, that the breach will have other ideas. ]

[never_francesca]

Very well - that's more than acceptable.

[Again, not knowing what's to come...]