William Brand

Ahoy! You three! (points at Mad Jack, Phil and Christine) As Master-at-Arms of the Watch Dog, I need you to declare all of your arms before stowing your gear. Please include any pistols, muskets, knives, swords, hangers, and polearms.

Aye. But you're better looking than the cook of the Tsunami. Besides, one cannot keep the fresh stores that I've had there. One must do with what one has. Just remember to do more singing as the voyage lengthens so we don't take notice of the weevils and the mold.

While they fish you out I'll fetch the surgeon.

Thank you, Tempest. proceed at your leisure.

Christine! Welcome, lass. Aye. Diego spoils me. We'll soon be out numbered by women aboard ship.

Begging your pardon, Miss Fitzgerald. And you, sir. We passed one another above decks in the din of oncoming and leavetaking sailors, and I believe that you may have not heard my request. As Master-at-Arms, I am to have a list of all personal firearms and other weapons which you plan to keep aboard the Watch Dog. If you are still working with the patient, it can wait.

Aye. then consider it an open offer should the Watch Dog come up short.

Aye Master Gunner, Excellent... I'll put it in th' books... As fer th' procuremnet o' more swivels... See o'er on shore, th' ware'ouse on th' edge o' the pier? Talk ta th' keeper n' see wot they's got... Ask wot they's in need of... Mayhaps we c'n trade up... We looks ta be down by nine... seven on deck n' two fer th' cutter n' barge... :: under breath :: lords a'mighty... tis tha' fine lass fer sure.... *Cough* Right, off ye go then! Master Lasseter, if I may. The Tsunami has at least one swivel gun, and since her current position as an inn makes a cannon of little use, you are welcome to borrow her against the day that you get another.

(tips hat) If I may, Master Lasseter. I've garnished some dates and pecans from the groves about the Tsunami Kate, and would have them added to the ships stores, if that's agreeable. They'll only go to waste if not shared amongst the crew. I have some 240 pounds of dates, which may subplant your need for raisens. The pecan's are but a trifle at 76 pounds. Spirits - 2400 gallons Tho... we may need more spirits... whats the split wine, rum, ale? and how much of each? the ships not taking on water whilst we sit but I nay not know when the last careening be done? We should before loadin up the stores any further move her on to a bank and clean her up and patch any holes we find and then upright her and then load her full! What say? Aye, Aye!

You're welcome. May they be of good use. (turns to go and stops up short) Tempest... (Removes dusty hat) How glad I am that we have no misgivings in welcoming ladies aboard. (bows low) Now...though it may seem vulgar so soon to ask...as you have just come aboard...yet per the Ship Master's request, I am to have a list of all arms brought aboard the Watch Dog.

(tips hat) If I may, Master Lasseter. I've garnished some dates and pecans from the groves about the Tsunami Kate, and would have them added to the ships stores, if that's agreeable. They'll only go to waste if not shared amongst the crew. I have some 240 pounds of dates, which may subplant your need for raisens. The pecan's are but a trifle at 76 pounds.

(tips hat) Master Diego. I have begun a list of personal arms to be kept aboard this ship. I would like to record the personal knives of every member on the list, but not keep the knives themselves in the stores. (presents list so far) A list of the arms aboard the goodly ship Watch Dog, comprising all of the armaments recorded by William Brand, Master-at-Arms. Capitan William Ships Master Diego Santana de la Vega 3 pistols 1 deck scatterer/crowd clearer 3 knives 1 cutlass 1 Scotish claymore 1 boarding axe. First officer 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 Halfpike 1 knife Jacob Badger, Bosun Pirate Petee, Master gunner 3 pistols 1 blunderbuus 2 cutlesses 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 Warrior - Ship surgeon - Kendra, Spiritual advisor and palm reader - Cook - Rummy, Moral Officer 1whip 2 pistols 2 cutlasses 1 knife 1 dube Navigator and Cartographer - Lookout(s) Swan - Mad Jack - Gunners crew Mad Jack - Daggaz - Ships carpenter - Ships blacksmith - Able seamen -

Alright, you scurvy dogs! Let's see what short work can be made of this herculean task! HEEEEEEEAVE! HOOOOOOVE! HEEEEEEEEEEAAAAVE HOOOOOOOVVVVE! Mind the slack on the fore capstan! DIG IN MATES! PUT YOUR BACKS INTO IT!

(returns with a bag of mixed cactus. tips hat) I am happy to report that I was able to barter for a fine mess of cactus.

Cactus? Aye, aye. (hands over the bag of small arms and tips his hat) I shall return post haste.

*returns with a sack of some muskets and pistols slung over his back. I've managed the purchase of a dozen fine pieces for the arming of the watches. I'll see them stowed below.

What the...? Whoa. Very anochronistic.

A fine hat. Aye. A very fint hat.

Aye, but it may also be the coffee.

Did someone take pictures? Someone better have taken pictures. Heads will roll.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoooooaaa there, lass. Wait for the others. Ye'll end up rupturing yourself. (chuckles) You don't lack enthusiasm. Fiesty, dyslexic badger.

(tips hat) Master Diego. Permission to go ashore and buy what arms as may be had in this small port ere we depart. With the exception of a few personal pistols and some muskets of antiquity, it is my believe that the ships compliment of arms is...how shall I put this?...insufficient for our defense.

One guinness it is. That makes two volunteers. Three if you can't Tempest, who hasn't arrived yet.

Can you heave a rope? (pours a strong glass of South Pacific coffee) There you go. And don't spill it on any of your clothing. This stuff leaves a mark.

I may have created a misunderstanding. The example of my work is my own flag. The one I have in mind for the Watch Dog is significantly different. I haven't begun that one yet. I'm waiting on word from our Captain.