"Hahaha! Captain, just don't throw out your back when the time comes."
"Keep your distance then."
"Aren't we supposed to hide in barrels?"
"..."
"Scram, scram, scram! You bunch of scallywags." The old captain wasn't angry; he laughed and cursed, "You lot don't know, back in my day, I..."
Lance also relaxed a bit, a smile touching his lips as he watched this scene. Looking up at the departing warship, however, he knew he had one more thing to take care of once he returned.
Rebuilding the Navy.
Restoring Hamlet's glory is our unshirkable duty!
Leaving the ship to the old captain, Lance went down to the cabins for inspection. He personally visited each room to show his face and let them know he was with them. He also informed them of some rules, approving their going out on deck for a look, with the conditions that they couldn't disturb the crew's work, children had to be accompanied by a parent, and roughhousing was forbidden.
