William Brand

Here, here! (drinks along with Petee)

I am both amazed and relieved at this unexpected news. I have witnessed my share of the unnatural and otherworldly, but this tale is a on par with the most harrowing and remarkable that I have either heard or been privy to. Aye. Most unexpected.

(removes his hat and wipes his brow) I thank you. It took some work. (scans the flag to see how it flys)

Aye. Ice is a luxury indeed. Unless you have too much of it.

(having run up the Watch Dog's new jack, William turns to the crew who presently make up the ship's compliment) Ahoy, ye able sailors and officers of the Watch Dog. I have been asked and have asked of you all to make a recording of all personal armaments aboard this here ship. There are some of you which have not reported your firearms and blades to the roster. Please step forward now and proclaim those pistols, muskets, swords, hangers, cutlasses, knives and other implements of war which you possess. I shall take them down both on paper and in the hold if you please. If you are uncertain of your standing on the list, I shall post it here at the masthead for all to read. -A list of the small arms aboard the goodly ship Watch Dog, comprising all of the armaments recorded by William Brand, Master-at-Arms. Capitan William Unproclaimed Diego Santana de la Vega, Monsignor 3 pistols 1 deck scatterer/crowd clearer 3 knives 1 cutlass 1 Scottish claymore 1 boarding axe. Pyrate Phil, Ship’s Master - deseased. 3 pistols 1 rapier 1 gauche 1 cutlass 1 boot knife 1 eating' knife 1 flogger 1 crop 1whip 2 throwing knives 1 garrote wire 1 boarding axe 1 small vial of arsenic Dorian Lasseter, Quartermaster 2 Cutlasses, one heavy, one light 1 papinhiemer hilted rapier 1 side ring dagger 2 dragoon pistols 1 Brown Bess Rifle 1 Sea Service Pistol 1 Half pike 1 knife Jacob Badger, Bosun Unproclaimed Pirate Petee, Master gunner 3 pistols 1 blunderbuss 2 cutlasses 1 rapier William "Red Wake" Brand, Master-at-arms 1 cutlass 1 screw barrel flintlock 1 center firing, flintlock (short) 1 English doglock pistol 1 Potzdam pistol 2 Jacobeans 1 Dutch Wheellock 1 French Marine musket 1 Doglock blunderbuss 3 knives - fixed 1 folding knife 1 harpoon Tempest Fitzgerald, Ship surgeon 2 French Dueling pistols - .62 Cal. 2 Irish Traveling pistols - .50 Cal. 1 Belgian pistol - .70 Cal. 2 Irish Dubh 1 Venetian Stiletto 1 Scottish Dirk 1 French Swept Hilt Rapier 1 Main Gauche 1 Italian Seven Ringed Rapier 1 English Naval issue Cutlass Kendra, Spiritual adviser and palm reader 1 dagger Christine, Ship's Cook & Songstress 1 bodice dagger Rummy, Moral Officer 1whip 2 pistols 2 cutlasses 1 knife 1 dubh Pete Straw, Navigator and Cartographer - Unproclaimed Patrick Hand, Marine Unproclaimed Swan, First lookout 9 throwing daggers 2 flintlocks 1 parrying dagger 2 swords 1 cutlass 1 staff 1 long bow and a quiver of 30 1 whip MadJack , second Lookout and Gunner's Mate 2 pistols 1 blunderbuss 2 boarding axes 1 Dagger Daggaz 1 Cutlass 1 shloger blade 1 small pistol dagger 1 Scottish dirk 4 throwing blades 1 skullbuckle concealed knife 1 tomahawk 1 bag of caltrops (10) 1 bag gennies(10) 1 Sgian Duhb 1 Bracer with mermaid blade 2 small dagger 2 scarf knives 1 Egyptian Ankh blade 1 punch knife

Well, it ain't too fancy. All I have is old lemons.

(tips hat) Thank you, Master Diego. Sir, your permission to make an announcement to the crew.

Aye. Here's some rum to go with your dessert.

Lots of sugar. Lotsssss of sugar. But I could pour some rum over it if you like?

I am proud to present the Jack of the Watch Dog. Aye.

(William returns from a long stint at the Kate and a few late nights sewing) Good morning, all. (He goes to the shrouds and makes his way to the top of the top main mast. There, he produces a length of black cloth which he spreads upon the wind and fastens to the mast.) ARRRRRRRRRR! It's a thing of beauty! I love a new jack! Oh wait. What's this note? (reads all the notes posted on the ship)

Pudim de leite condensado for dessert.

Bring on the gumbo!

That, sir, is entirely up to you. (gestures to the wide assortment lining the shelves)

He is a dashy young bloke. Today's special is Jambalaya and Red Beans with Smoked Sausage and a side of cornbread. We als have fresh squeezed lemonade today. With or without spirits.

Here I am serving cheetos at a party... uhhh...uhhh.

Thank you, all. I'm enjoying being a father. The little gentleman smiles all the time.

A new pic of the little lad.

I just got back from hiking. Wow. What a nice day. In an hour I'm going to my sister's house for dinner and games.

Aye. The last three nights...3 AM, 2 AM, 2AM. I too am doing as little as possible.

Dearest William...You do me such kindness with a proffering of temptation! I thank you from the bottom reaches of my heart! Happy 4th to you and your family, as well!! Any plans for the day? I'm doing yardwork.

Happy 4th!

Some Kahlua for Ciaran.

How about some brazed Brazilian beef with a slice of Jerusalem Syrian cheese and a glass of Landy Greyhound?

Well. Let it be a mission between us to find out who we should speak with at the fort on the matter. It would be a joy to stay within the walls of the fort and tell stories late into the night. -W.R.W.