A ship’s captain was her master and the right hand of God in Heaven Himself, and concerned with matters of such grave importance that minor issues like food for the mortals in his command were entirely beneath him.”I’ll get someone else to take this duty, sir,” Creedy said stoutly.”The nonessential personnel are already on leave, XO,” Grimm replied. “All the remaining hands are fully engaged in installing the new systems and making repairs. You know that.””But, sir,” Creedy said. “What will the crew

A ship’s captain was her master and the right hand of God in Heaven Himself, and concerned with matters of such grave importance that minor issues like food for the mortals in his command were entirely beneath him.”I’ll get someone else to take this duty, sir,” Creedy said stoutly.”The nonessential personnel are already on leave, XO,” Grimm replied. “All the remaining hands are fully engaged in installing the new systems and making repairs. You know that.””But, sir,” Creedy said. “What will the crew

– Jim Butcher –

The Aeronaut’s Windlass

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