We're approaching land. Land!
We've sought land for so long, and persisted through many years of isolation. Refugees stuck on the waters joined us sometimes, but it was usually another group seeking to rob us of our supplies. The diverse population we maintain has allowed us all to survive so long here. Different skills, different ideas. It staves off the insanity that creeps in from desolation and the feeling of having no other option.
I'm glad that my position doesn't require me interacting with the common people residing and/or working on our ship. The only people I talk to are the navigators, and the refugee from a shipwreck who understands... "Military Tactics". My native people aren't familiar with physical violence. We're not above others, and may mentally abuse our fellow man, but we don't physically harm our fellow man.
This refugee... Alyxandr, I believe. He's a good man and he means well. Gets angry though. And he's not familiar with our technologies. But he's training a small group of my men on how to deal with piracy, and "Military Tactics"-like knowledge. It's caused a vast increase in idea flow. I'm glad for this as well, but for now, the land is near. I estimate that it will be another day before we hit land, maybe a day extra to find suitable land for an impromptu docking?
One of the navigators asked me if I do anything to keep my ideas recorded. I didn't, seeing as I don't really need to. They advised me to do so, preaching of vast benefits and clarity. I couldn't see the harm in trying, and so I'm here, writing this.
I've decided to include sketches into my notes similar to the one below.
It's what I think the land is going to look like.
Hi Zachary!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea. You are producing a narrative about "innoncent casualties" and this first posting was well written. I love the fact that you are providing a perspective (I am assuming someone working on the ship or someone who is helping navigate the ship), yet you are talking about other perspectives through your narration (refugees etc.).
This really has potential Zach! I am looking forward to reading how this unfolds. Loved how you used the phrases, "it staves off the insanity", and "impromptu delay". Just make sure to keep this up regularly. :) Ms. Morton