A Lieutenant's Voyage
Summary: William Mowett's little sister was brought up on a ship. She can do everything a man can, except go to the bathroom standing up. So you can imagine the adventure on the HMS Surprise when she joins the crew as 3rd Lieutenant before they set sail to intercept the Acheron.
~Chapter 2~
The clang of dishes and murmur of people could be heard quite loudly in the small tavern. A sign hung outside the door that read: "Whitnebrun's Tavern. Fine wine and fine food." Many men in red and blue uniform coats were seated at numerous tables and the occasional black coat of a civilian dotted the sea of sailors.
Jack sat at a table with Stephen, both having their morning tea before setting off on their own ways for the day.
"I think I shall look into purchasing a few new books, and then perhaps seeing a man about a new bow for my 'cello," the doctor said setting his cup down.
"Very good. I must tend to a few things as well before I return to ship."
Jack sipped his drink and sighed in thought. "I do think I shall see about taking on a third lieutenant."
"Whatever for," Stephen asked curiously.
"Well, Hollum has failed to pass for lieutenant twice, and by all rights he probably won't ever. He's not a bad sailor, but he lack discipline and leadership."
"Ah, yes. The crew has seemed to have a mutual set against him," Stephen said in his usual anarchist tone.
"Stephen, I - of all people wish, it were different. But sailors are set in their ways. If the think someone is weak, they won't respect them. However, that doesn't change the fact I need as third lieutenant. And I don't think Calamy ready for the task."
Stephen took out his glasses and began to clean them. "How old is Mr. Calamy?"
"Oh, fifteen, I should say. Not much younger than I when I was promoted to lieutenant," Jack said as he took another drink.
Beg your pardon sir," said a man in a Blue coat and Captain's uniform as he walked up to Jack.
"Captain Andrew Delmire of the HMS Kingdom," the gentleman said as he saluted.
"Jack Aubrey, Captain of the Surprise. How do you do," Jack asked as he stood and shook the man's hand.
"Very well thanks. But I'm sorry to have been eavesdropping, but I heard that you are to be looking for a lieutenant?"
"Yes. Did you happen to have someone in mind?"
"Yes sir. I was planning on having one of mine transferred."
Jack gave the man a look of suspicion, and raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
"Oh, no sir. Don't misread me. One of the finest lieutenant's you've ever seen. It's just time to have a change."
"Right then. Well, have him report to the Surprise at 4 o'clock," Jack said as his suspicion faded.
"Aye sir. 4 o'clock," Delmire repeated as he saluted. "Good day and Godspeed."
"And to you as well Captain Delmire," Jack said as he sat back down to finish his tea. "Well Stephen, it would seem my business is almost taken care of. I shall accompany you as far as the bookshop, but I must tend to getting provisions. Then we shall return to ship to greet my new lieutenant."
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A/N: Don't forget to review, and give me your opinions. I'm sorry for anything you think might be wrong. Just remember this is a movie fic. Thanks. SweetBloom
Summary: William Mowett's little sister was brought up on a ship. She can do everything a man can, except go to the bathroom standing up. So you can imagine the adventure on the HMS Surprise when she joins the crew as 3rd Lieutenant before they set sail to intercept the Acheron.
~Chapter 2~
The clang of dishes and murmur of people could be heard quite loudly in the small tavern. A sign hung outside the door that read: "Whitnebrun's Tavern. Fine wine and fine food." Many men in red and blue uniform coats were seated at numerous tables and the occasional black coat of a civilian dotted the sea of sailors.
Jack sat at a table with Stephen, both having their morning tea before setting off on their own ways for the day.
"I think I shall look into purchasing a few new books, and then perhaps seeing a man about a new bow for my 'cello," the doctor said setting his cup down.
"Very good. I must tend to a few things as well before I return to ship."
Jack sipped his drink and sighed in thought. "I do think I shall see about taking on a third lieutenant."
"Whatever for," Stephen asked curiously.
"Well, Hollum has failed to pass for lieutenant twice, and by all rights he probably won't ever. He's not a bad sailor, but he lack discipline and leadership."
"Ah, yes. The crew has seemed to have a mutual set against him," Stephen said in his usual anarchist tone.
"Stephen, I - of all people wish, it were different. But sailors are set in their ways. If the think someone is weak, they won't respect them. However, that doesn't change the fact I need as third lieutenant. And I don't think Calamy ready for the task."
Stephen took out his glasses and began to clean them. "How old is Mr. Calamy?"
"Oh, fifteen, I should say. Not much younger than I when I was promoted to lieutenant," Jack said as he took another drink.
Beg your pardon sir," said a man in a Blue coat and Captain's uniform as he walked up to Jack.
"Captain Andrew Delmire of the HMS Kingdom," the gentleman said as he saluted.
"Jack Aubrey, Captain of the Surprise. How do you do," Jack asked as he stood and shook the man's hand.
"Very well thanks. But I'm sorry to have been eavesdropping, but I heard that you are to be looking for a lieutenant?"
"Yes. Did you happen to have someone in mind?"
"Yes sir. I was planning on having one of mine transferred."
Jack gave the man a look of suspicion, and raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
"Oh, no sir. Don't misread me. One of the finest lieutenant's you've ever seen. It's just time to have a change."
"Right then. Well, have him report to the Surprise at 4 o'clock," Jack said as his suspicion faded.
"Aye sir. 4 o'clock," Delmire repeated as he saluted. "Good day and Godspeed."
"And to you as well Captain Delmire," Jack said as he sat back down to finish his tea. "Well Stephen, it would seem my business is almost taken care of. I shall accompany you as far as the bookshop, but I must tend to getting provisions. Then we shall return to ship to greet my new lieutenant."
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A/N: Don't forget to review, and give me your opinions. I'm sorry for anything you think might be wrong. Just remember this is a movie fic. Thanks. SweetBloom